Quality Inspector II - 1st Shift
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 17, 2026. Howmet Aerospace scores B on the Alion truth index.
Role Summary
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspection & Measurement
oInspect machined components using precision tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges, CMM)
oVerify dimensions, tolerances, and surface finishes against engineering drawings and specifications
- Blueprint & Spec Interpretation
oRead and interpret complex aerospace drawings (GD&T per ASME Y14.5)
oEnsure compliance with customer and industry standards (AS9100, NADCAP, FAA requirements)
- Documentation & Reporting
oComplete inspection reports, First Article Inspections (FAI) per AS9102
oMaintain accurate quality records and traceability documentation
oDocument nonconformances and support corrective actions
- Process Verification
oPerform in-process inspections during machining operations
oVerify setups, tooling, and process parameters
- Material & Certification Review
oCheck material certifications, heat treatment records, and special process documentation
oEnsure full traceability of aerospace components
- Nonconformance Handling
oIdentify defects and segregate nonconforming parts
oParticipate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
Required Qualifications
- 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 inclusive of, but not limited to Calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, Height gauges, surface plates, Optical comparators, Thread gauges, plug gauges, Surface roughness testers
- 1+ years of experience reading and interpreting blueprint and engineering drawings.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Aerospace manufacturing experience
- ASQ certification (CQI) is a plus
- Experience with FAI (AS9102) strongly preferred
- AS9100 experience
- Strong understanding of:
oGD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
oAerospace quality standards (AS9100, AS9102)
- Proficiency with:
oCMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines)
oInspection tools (manual and digital)
- Knowledge of:
oMachining processes (CNC milling, turning, grinding)
oMaterials used in aerospace (aluminum, titanium, Inconel, etc.)
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Ability to read complex blueprints and specs
Work Environment
- Manufacturing or machine shop floor
- Controlled environments
- Requires standing, handling parts, and working with precision instruments
Compensation Range:
$25.00 - $30.00 per hour.