Howmet Aerospace

Engineered aerospace components and titanium parts

Quality Lead

Inspection & TestPosted on Nov 13

Full-timeWashington, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Basic knowledge of mathematical equations and the use of various measuring instruments.
Basic Microsoft Office skills.
Ability to read and interpret production orders and safety, operating, maintenance, and procedure manuals.
Ability to use inspection tools and operate the equipment necessary to perform testing.
Ability to perform material testing and follow environmental protocols; prior experience in these areas is required.
Ability to work with others, solve problems, communicate professionally, multitask, and maintain attention to detail.
Ability to meet the job's visual requirements, including close and distance vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Responsibilities

Perform material testing according to customer specifications and provide final oversight for finished testing.
Manage work orders, maintain laboratory cleanliness, and conduct inventory of supplies.
Indirectly oversee 3–4 technicians regarding training and day-to-day responsibilities.
Troubleshoot laboratory issues involving instruments, samples, and personnel absences.
Assign work as needed.
Enter orders into LIMS and release orders from LIMS and SAP.
Review sample receipt from production.
Coordinate and communicate issues with production.
Handle waste material properly and ensure container, labeling, storage, and shipping procedures comply with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Alcoa Titanium Engineering Product (ATEP) procedures.
Respond to chemical, oil, or acid spills as required, following onsite spill-response procedures and training in accordance with RCRA and Howmet procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Basic knowledge of math equations and use of various measuring instruments
Basic Microsoft Office skills required
Ability to problem solve, work with others and have a high level of professional communication
Required to read and interpret production orders and safety, operating, maintenance and procedure manuals
Required to use inspection tools and to operate all equipment necessary to perform the proper testing
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close/distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Ability to multi-task is an inherent part of the job
A high attention to detail required to successfully operate within the position
Candidates 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.

We are hiring a Quality Lead to become an integral part of our team in Washington, MO. Quality Leads perform material testing per customer specifications and provide final oversight for finished testing. They also manage work orders, maintain lab cleanliness, conduct inventory of supplies and are responsible for indirectly overseeing 3-4 technicians regarding training and day-to-day responsibilities.

Prior experience working with material testing and environmental protocols are required. This role thrives on being detail-oriented, highly organized, and showing a strong commitment to accuracy and safety.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday
40 Hour work week with OT as required

Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot laboratory issues - instrument, sample, personnel absences
Assign work as needed
Order entry to LIMS
Order release from LIMS and SAP
Review sample receipt from production
Coordinate/communicate issues with/to production
Employee will be expected to handle waste material properly and ensure proper container, labeling, storage and shipping procedures are followed per the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Alcoa Titanium Engineering Product (ATEP) procedures
Employee may be required to respond to chemical, oil or acid spills appropriately using onsite spill response and training provided in accordance with RCRA and Howmet procedures
Perform other duties as assigned

About the Company

Howmet Aerospace

Engineered aerospace components and titanium parts

Howmet Aerospace designs and manufactures advanced engineered components for aerospace and transportation, including jet engine parts, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts, and forged wheels. These parts are precision-made from specialized materials to deliver lighter, fuel-efficient, and durable performance, supported by a large patent portfolio. It differentiates itself by offering a broad, integrated set of engineered solutions across engines, airframes, and wheels with patented technologies and materials. Its goal is to help customers achieve safer, more efficient air and land transportation by delivering reliable, high-performance components that reduce weight and emissions.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Pittsburgh, PA
Founded: 1888

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