Contractual Aerospace Source Inspector Jobs in Manchester, CT

Let Your Career Take Flight

Howmet Aerospace is looking for a detail-oriented Quality Technician to join our Quality team in Winsted, CT. If you're organized, analytical, and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is an opportunity to build your career with a global aerospace leader.

As a Quality Technician, you'll play a key role in maintaining our Quality Management System, supporting production, and ensuring the precision and compliance our aerospace customers expect.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Pay: $24.00+/hour (Based on experience and certifications)
• $3,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible external hires
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Shift differentials
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Overtime opportunities
• Stable, industry-leading aerospace manufacturer

What You'll Do

As a Quality Technician, you'll support quality assurance activities throughout the manufacturing process while working closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform source inspections using customer specifications, engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Review product documentation to ensure compliance with customer requirements prior to product release (DSQR/Product Release activities).
• Maintain quality records through document control, including scanning, filing, and record retention.
• Update work instructions, routers, quality documents, and manufacturing paperwork.
• Support the administration of the Certified Operator/Inspector Program, including employee training, testing, auditing, and documentation.
• Conduct quality audits of parts being manufactured and verify compliance with internal procedures and customer requirements.
• Collect, review, and maintain Statistical Process Control (SPC) data to support process improvement.
• Assist with Material Review Board (MRB) documentation, corrective actions, supplier returns, and quality reporting.
• Verify inspection reports and quality documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Support internal special processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform internal process audits and help ensure compliance with our Quality Management System.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to resolve quality concerns while maintaining positive working relationships.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• Highly organized and systematic, with the ability to manage multiple customer-specific requirements and quality processes.
• Self-motivated and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• A strong communicator who works collaboratively across departments.
• Detail-oriented with excellent documentation skills.
• Comfortable learning and retaining technical information and customer requirements.
• Able to think critically, solve problems, and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.

Why Howmet Aerospace?

The products we manufacture support commercial aerospace and defense industries where quality is essential. Every inspection, audit, and document you complete helps ensure safe, reliable products reach our customers.

At Howmet Aerospace, your contributions matter. You'll work alongside experienced professionals in Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality while developing new skills and advancing your career in a collaborative environment.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where precision, continuous improvement, and teamwork drive success, apply today and let your career take flight with Howmet Aerospace.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical, manufacturing, or quality-related education is a plus.

Preferred Experience

• Associates degree in a technical field. 
• Quality experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace.
• Experience with document control and quality record management.
• Familiarity with customer specifications, engineering drawings, and inspection requirements.
• Experience working with ISO9001 and/or AS9100 QMS standards
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Knowledge of DSQR (Designated Quality Representative/Product Release) processes is preferred.
• Experience performing internal quality audits.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, and organizing data.
• Strong computer and documentation skills.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and attention to detail.

Employment Eligibility:

• ​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.