Quality Assurance Specialist 1

$24-$27/hr.

Position Summary:

The Quality Assurance Specialist I is responsible for supporting the company’s quality management system and ensuring that manufacturing processes and products comply with internal procedures, customer requirements, and applicable aerospace industry standards. This entry-level role assists with documentation control, quality audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives within the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Support the maintenance and administration of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).

·         Assist in ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards such as AS9100.

·         Review quality documentation including procedures, work instructions, and records for accuracy and compliance.

·         Assist with internal audits and support external audits conducted by customers or certification bodies.

·         Help track and maintain corrective and preventive action (CAPA) records.

·         Monitor and report quality metrics and performance indicators.

·         Assist in the investigation of nonconforming materials and quality issues.

·         Support document control activities including revision tracking and record retention.

·         Work with production, engineering, and inspection teams to ensure quality requirements are understood and followed.

·         Maintain quality records in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.

·         Participate in continuous improvement and quality system enhancement initiatives.

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of experience in quality assurance, manufacturing, or aerospace environment preferred.

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• 401 k with Employer Match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Environment: 

·         Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment.

·         Occasional interaction with production areas and inspection activities.

·         Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when on the production floor.