SR Quality Technician
Howmet Aerospace · Winsted, CT
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 5 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at Howmet Aerospace (aerospace & defense) in Winsted, CT.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Root cause, SPC, FMEA, PPAP, CAPA
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $52k–$75k.
Median of the low and high ends of 26 live postings that list pay, out of 528 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 7 other live quality postings in Connecticut.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ ISO 9001 38%
- Team leadership 38%
- Internal audits 25%
- ✓ Lean 25%
- ✓ Root cause 25%
- ✓ SPC 25%
✓ = 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
responsibilities
of Central Quality, not limited to: RMD data entry, MRB data entry, router changes, facilitating drawing and specification review, record retention of all quality records.
- ◆Review and disposition of rejected material.
- ◆Disposition and submission of MRB Customer submittals and supplier returns.
- ◆Lead SPC data collection and review.
Education
Associate’s or BS degree in engineering or other technical field with a year or less experience.
Computer literate (Microsoft Office Suite)
Experience working with either ISO9001 or AS9100 QMS standards
Advanced data analysis skills utilizing Excel and/or Minitab.
Knowledge and experience with quality tools, such as CAPA, six-sigma, lean manufacturing, PPAP, FMEA, problem solving techniques, root-cause-analysis.
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Sr. Quality Technician
Build your career in aerospace! Join our team and play an important role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of critical aerospace components.
Assists with the development and initiation of standards and methods of inspection, testing and evaluation.
- •Inspects and ensures that critical and complex aerospace components meet all customer specifications and blueprint requirements.
- •Participates in problem solving activities, cost reduction initiatives and part/process improvement activities.
- •Improves process performance through corrective action process and other initiatives.
- •External customer escapes – Participates in the investigation and root cause analysis and assists with the implementation of correction action plans.
- •Periodic Qualification and Re-qualification - Prepares L/O and MRB forms; Collects additional support data for customer; Assists with the development of VSE/ESA requirements.
- •Process Development - Writes work instructions.
- •Part Shipment - Obtain certification as a customer release agent as required.
- •Administer the certified operator/inspector program, including training, testing and auditing.
- •Investigate and document certified operator findings and issue appropriate corrective action/written reports.
- •Support administration
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.
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 .
If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email: TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com