Quality Engineer
Howmet Aerospace · Winsted, CT
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Howmet Aerospace (aerospace & defense) in Winsted, CT. Influence --leverages knowledge, relationship, data and perspective to persuade, educate and navigate; gains buy in and adoption of ideas and practices at scale; interacts with a variety of stakeholders.
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree required · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Six Sigma, Black Belt, Green Belt, AS9100, Automation, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Connecticut: typical posted base $82k–$119k.
Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 10 quality engineer openings in Connecticut, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 9 other live quality postings in Connecticut.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)
Typical $82k–$119k, from 7 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Six Sigma 70%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 70%
- Root cause 60%
- CAPA 50%
- FDA / GMP 40%
- ✓ Black Belt 40%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Howmet Aerospace in Winsted
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Full description from Howmet AerospaceAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Job summary
Position is responsible for the quality of parts from purchase order to shipping at Winsted’s operations. Tasks as required, are performed to warrant the processing of parts to customers purchase orders, specifications and engineering drawings.
Qualifications
Basic
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing or quality management
Aerospace manufacturing experience
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
CQE
This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent (i.e., Green Card Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee.
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Job roles
- •Systems thinker --sees the business and its operation holistically; understands actions and reactions; considers multiple pathways of potential effect before decisions; thinks strategically about interventions with an eye toward scale
- •Optimizer --constantly challenging the organization to work smarter; supports others to ensure they have what they need to do their work successfully
- •Anticipation --looks ahead to minimize potential issues and maximize advantages; prepares others for what comes next
- •Operational accelerator --drives continuous improvement; understands ramifications of automation and other advances; advocates for safety, ergonomics and scalable solutions
- •Organization and structure --works within existing structures while striving to improve and standardize them; provides accurate information; galvanizes others toward common goals
- •Influence --leverages knowledge, relationship, data and perspective to persuade, educate and navigate; gains buy in and adoption of ideas and practices at scale; interacts with a variety of stakeholders
- •Data informed --focused on things that drive quantifiable business outcomes; evaluates based on quantitative feedback; knows and explains the “why” behind actions
- •Prioritized reaction --handles the unexpected without losing sight of important objectives; reacts where greatest leverage points exist
- •Relationship --connects individually and with teams across shifts and practices; builds rapport and commonality; creates a “win together” ethic; serves as liaison between shop floor and engineering; keeps the pulse of the floor; helps people feel heard
Job functions
Develops and initiates standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation.
Communicates customer purchase order information to supply chain internally and externally.
Develops and implements methods and procedures for disposition of discrepant material and devises methods to assess cost and responsibility.
Guides workers engaged in measuring, inspecting and testing product and tabulating data concerning materials, products, or process quality and reliability.
Prepare process approval requests and prepare first article data and characteristic accountability
Interface with customers and suppliers on specifications, problems and deviate material.
Response to customer corrective actions as required and issues corrective actions to suppliers as needed.
Perform various audit functions.
Reviews customer purchase orders and specifications and drawings.
Support shop floor manufacturing cells as required.
Responsible for area records and procedures for AS9100.
Reviews internal work instructions.
Actively participate, promote and comply with all EHS programs and policies.
May act as custodian for MRB and issues applicable reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB
Our Story
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .
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