Quality Inspector II - 1st Shift

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM) is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries, specializing in jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts, and forged wheels. Our products enhance fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to customer success and global sustainability.

About the role

A Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector in aerospace machining ensures that precision machined parts meet strict aerospace standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. This role is critical for safety, compliance, and product reliability in aerospace manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machined components using precision tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, CMM).
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, and surface finishes against engineering drawings and specifications.
• Read and interpret complex aerospace drawings (GD&T per ASME Y14.5).
• Ensure compliance with customer and industry standards (AS9100, NADCAP, FAA requirements).
• Complete inspection reports, First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102.
• Maintain accurate quality records and traceability documentation.
• Document nonconformances and support corrective actions.
• Perform in-process inspections during machining operations.
• Verify setups, tooling, and process parameters.
• Check material certifications, heat treatment records, and special process documentation.
• Ensure full traceability of aerospace components.
• Identify defects and segregate nonconforming parts.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in machining inspection within a manufacturing environment (aerospace preferred).
• 3+ years of experience utilizing precise measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, height gauges, surface plates, optical comparators, thread gauges, plug gauges, and surface roughness testers.
• 1+ years of experience reading and interpreting blueprint and engineering drawings.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• ASQ certification (CQI) is a plus.
• Experience with FAI (AS9102) strongly preferred.
• AS9100 experience.
• Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and aerospace quality standards (AS9100, AS9102).
• Proficiency with CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines) and inspection tools (manual and digital).
• Knowledge of machining processes (CNC milling, turning, grinding) and materials used in aerospace (aluminum, titanium, Inconel, etc.).
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to read complex blueprints and specifications.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing or machine shop floor.
• Controlled environments.
• Requires standing, handling parts, and working with precision instruments.

Pay

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour.