SR Quality Technician

• Locations Winsted Indust Pk, 145 Price Rd, Winsted, CT, 06098, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Remote Work Schedule Availability? None
• Export-Controlled Data This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items

Sr. Quality Technician

Build your career in aerospace! Join our team and play an important role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of critical aerospace components.

Assists with the development and initiation of standards and methods of inspection, testing and evaluation.

• Inspects and ensures that critical and complex aerospace components meet all customer specifications and blueprint requirements.
• Participates in problem solving activities, cost reduction initiatives and part/process improvement activities.
• Improves process performance through corrective action process and other initiatives.
• External customer escapes – Participates in the investigation and root cause analysis and assists with the implementation of correction action plans.
• Periodic Qualification and Re-qualification
  - Prepares L/O and MRB forms;
  Collects additional support data for customer;
  Assists with the development of VSE/ESA requirements.
• Process Development
  - Writes work instructions.
• Part Shipment
  - Obtain certification as a customer release agent as required.
• Administer the certified operator/inspector program, including training, testing and auditing.
• Investigate and document certified operator findings and issue appropriate corrective action/written reports.
• Support administration responsibilities of Central Quality, not limited to: RMD data entry, MRB data entry, router changes, facilitating drawing and specification review, record retention of all quality records.
• Review and disposition of rejected material.
• Disposition and submission of MRB Customer submittals and supplier returns.
• Lead SPC data collection and review.

• Starting Pay: $24.00+/hour (Based on experience and certifications)
• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible external hires
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Stable, industry-leading aerospace manufacturer

Education:

Associate’s or BS degree in engineering or other technical field with a year or less experience.
Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite)

Experience working with either ISO
9001 or AS9100 QMS standards
Advanced data analysis skills utilizing Excel and/or Minitab.
Knowledge and experience with quality tools, such as CAPA, six-sigma, lean manufacturing, PPAP, FMEA, problem solving techniques, root-cause-analysis.

• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Compensation and Benefits:

If a pay range is identified for this job, it is based on a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, market/business considerations, and/or location.

Howmet Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
• Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage are…