Aerospace Quality Specialist

Job Title: Quality Specialist Location: Chatsworth, CA Pay Range: $33./hr. - $35/hr. The Quality Specialist Inspector is responsible for ensuring product and process compliance across the supply chain, with a focus on system-level quality, customer satisfaction, and supplier performance . This role performs advanced inspections, supports internal and external audits, manages customer and supplier quality issues, and leads root cause and corrective action activities. Unlike a Final Inspector, this position is external-facing and compliance-driven , requiring strong audit capability, advanced inspection expertise, and a working knowledge of aerospace quality standards including AS9100, ISO 9001, SAE, and AS9102 . Key Responsibilities Customer & Supplier Quality Management Support customer and supplier audits; prepare documentation, respond to findings, and track corrective actions Manage daily customer quality issues and claims through customer portals; drive resolution within required timelines (including 48-hour responses when applicable) Investigate and resolve customer rejections, waivers, DPPM issues, and returned materials (RMAs) Interpret customer quality requirements, specifications, and flow-downs; communicate requirements to internal teams Collaborate with suppliers and customers to resolve nonconforming product and initiate corrective actions Quarantine nonconforming materials; ensure containment, disposition, and proper documentation Track and report monthly customer quality ratings and performance metrics Disposition final rejections and customer returns Develop, maintain, and update customer-specific quality procedures Support continuous improvement initiatives across internal processes Advanced Inspection, Investigation & Documentation Perform First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102 requirements Provide technical support to inspection teams on complex specifications, drawings, and quality requirements Perform hands‑on inspection using precision measurement tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, optical comparators, etc.) Lead or support root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) implementation Process and close internal quality notifications and customer quality claims Generate, analyze, and report quality metrics (rejection rates, DPPM, audit results) Review quality notifications and support product disposition decisions Assist with final inspection activities as needed Qualifications Education High School diploma or equivalent Experience 2–5 years of direct aerospace fastener experience Minimum 5 years of progressive quality inspection experience in aerospace, medical device, or industrial manufacturing At least 2 years of experience in quality inspections, auditing, and testing Proven experience conducting or supporting customer and supplier audits Hands‑on experience implementing corrective action and continuous improvement programs Technical Skills Expert‑level GD&T and blueprint interpretation skills Strong knowledge of quality documentation, specifications, and audit requirements Proficient with ERP systems (e.g., SAP), QMS platforms, and Microsoft Excel; Power BI experience preferred Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, SAE standards , and customer‑specific compliance requirements Advanced computer literacy and strong analytical skills #J-18808-Ljbffr The Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc