Quality Specialist

Job Title: Quality Specialist
Job Description
The Quality Specialist oversees receiving, inprocess, and final inspection activities to ensure products meet rigorous aerospace and manufacturing standards. This role develops and implements inspection plans, performs first article inspections in accordance with AS9102, supports quality assurance initiatives, and maintains calibration programs for measurement and test equipment. The Quality Specialist also conducts AS9100 audits and partners closely with production teams to uphold consistent quality across all operations.
Responsibilities

• Create, document, and implement comprehensive inspection plans covering receiving, inprocess, and final inspection activities.
• Perform receiving inspections to verify incoming materials and components meet specifications and quality requirements.
• Conduct AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAIs) and prepare associated documentation to validate new or revised parts and processes.
• Support inprocess inspections on the production floor to identify and address quality issues early in the manufacturing cycle.
• Carry out final inspections to ensure finished products conform to all technical, mechanical, and electronic requirements before release.
• Manage and maintain the calibration program by ensuring measurement and test equipment (M&TE) is properly calibrated and documented.
• Conduct internal audits to AS9100 standards and support continuous improvement of quality systems and processes.
• Perform visual inspections using micrometers, hand tools, and other measurement devices to verify dimensional accuracy and product integrity.
• Handle materials appropriately during inspection activities to prevent damage, mixups, or nonconformities.
• Enter and maintain quality and inspection data in Excel and other systems to support traceability, reporting, and analysis.
• Collaborate with production and quality assurance teams to resolve nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
• Apply GD&T principles during inspections to interpret engineering drawings and ensure dimensional compliance.
• Support both mechanical and electronic inspection activities as required by product mix and customer requirements.

Essential Skills

• Experience in quality inspection and quality control within aerospace or manufacturing environments.
• Handson experience performing receiving, inprocess, and final inspections.
• Proficiency with micrometers, hand tools, and other measurement devices used for dimensional inspection.
• Working knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements and documentation.
• Experience with AS9100 audit processes and quality management system practices.
• Ability to create and execute inspection plans across multiple stages of production.
• Experience managing or supporting a calibration program for measurement and test equipment (M&TE).
• Experience in quality assurance, including identification of nonconformances and support of corrective actions.
• Proficiency in Excel for data entry and basic analysis of inspection and quality records.
• Experience with visual inspection techniques to identify defects and verify product conformity.
• Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) for interpreting engineering drawings.
• Mechanical inspection experience, including evaluation of mechanical components and assemblies.
• Electronic inspection experience, including evaluation of electronic components or assemblies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior work as a Quality Inspector or Quality Specialist in aerospace or manufacturing settings.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and audit methodologies.
• Experience with material handling in a production or inspection environment.
• Comfort working closely with crossfunctional teams in production, engineering, and quality.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures and documentation requirements.

Why Work Here?
You join a culture that rewards shared success through equity, allowing you to benefit directly from the impact you create. The organization offers bestinclass healthcare with 100% companypaid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, plus substantial life insurance at no cost. You receive a comprehensive PTO package starting at 15 days of vacation and growing over time, in addition to 10 paid holidays. A competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching supports your longterm financial goals. The company provides 8 weeks of paid parental leave and childcare reimbursement for workrelated travel, helping you balance family and career. Daily catered lunches, unlimited snacks, and a vibrant community with office socials, sports activities, and familyfriendly gatherings foster connection and engagement. You get a customized desk setup with all the tools you need, and a worldclass Playa Vista office that combines inperson collaboration with flexibility to integrate work and life. You work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cuttingedge industries, giving you the chance to make a lasting, meaningful impact.
Work Environment
This role is based in a modern, worldclass office environment in Playa Vista, designed to support collaboration and productivity. Work is performed on structured shifts, with a first shift running from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and a second shift running from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday. You work with standard inspection tools such as micrometers, hand tools, and measurement and test equipment, alongside computerbased systems like Excel for data entry and documentation. The environment emphasizes inperson teamwork, access to catered meals and snacks, and a professional atmosphere that supports highprecision aerospace and manufacturing activities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Los Angeles, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Los Angeles, CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.


The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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