QUALITY CERTIFICATION SPECIALIST

Role Overview Job Title Quality Certification Specialist Reports To Quality Manager Type of Position Full-Time Status Non-Exempt Location On-Site Gorham, ME / Quality Control & Floor General Job Description The Quality Certification Specialist verifies compliance of all incoming raw materials against engineering specifications and industry standards. This role manages end-to-end documentation integrity, approving incoming raw material certifications, compiling and auditing Material Certification Packages for outgoing finished products, and overseeing calibration programs while providing cross-functional technical support. Responsibilities Collaborate with engineering and estimation teams during quote and planning stages to review customer quality requirements, material specifications, and testing criteria. Review incoming Mill Test Reports (MTRs), Certificates of Analysis (CoA), and Certificates of Conformance (CoC) against material specifications (ASTM, ASME, ISO, customer drawings, Purchase Orders). Verify heat/lot numbers, chemical compositions, mechanical properties, and non-destructive testing (NDT) results against standard tolerances; issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and collaborate with procurement to resolve vendor discrepancies. Assemble comprehensive finished-product quality compliance packages for customers, perform final documentation audits for complete material traceability, and manage digital certification data within ERP/QMS software. Oversee calibration programs, maintenance intervals, and data collection tools for precision shop measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, CMMs, gages), while coordinating external vendor calibrations. Serve as the primary contact for material traceability, certification requests, and equipment calibration records during internal and customer audits (ISO 9001, AS9100). Qualifications Associate or Bachelor's degree in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent work experience). 2-5 years in a Quality Control/Quality Assurance role reading/auditing MTRs/CoAs, with experience supporting engineering, estimation, or calibration functions. Strong understanding of engineering prints, technical drawings, metallurgy, chemical/mechanical material testing standards (ASTM, ASME, EN), and calibration standards. Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, Epicor) and advanced MS Office/Excel skills. Key Competencies Extreme attention to detail, strong cross-functional communication, analytical problem-solving abilities, and excellent written communication. Physical Requirements Standing, walking, and bending across shop floors and inspection areas; sitting for extended periods conducting documentation audits; handling inspection tooling and raw material samples up to 40 lbs. Our Legacy Howell Laboratories, Inc. has delivered mission-critical marine solutions for over six decades. Since becoming employee-owned in 1995, we have leveraged a culture of high productivity to develop cutting-edge air and water treatment systems for the US Navy and Coast Guard. From desiccant dehydrators to electrolytic disinfectant generators, we specialize in solving complex problems with custom-engineered technology built for the sea. Our division based in Gorham, ODAT Machine , provides precision manufacturing of SUBSAFE defense articles. SUBSAFE is the Navy's premier quality assurance program, born from a commitment to ensure that every submarine—and the crew within it—return safely from the depths.

Howell Laboratories and its divisions:

ODAT Machine and GDL Powder Coating, is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) engineering and manufacturing company based in Bridgton and Gorham, ME. We are committed to providing our knowledge, expertise, and integrity to partners who require solutions on which they can stake their lives and livelihoods. We turn innovation into creation.

Our Values:

Ownership, Accountability, Integrity, Feedback, Empathy, Openness