Quality Specialist

Job Title: Quality Specialist

Job Description

The Quality Specialist supports robust quality assurance across receiving, in-process, and final inspection activities in an aerospace and manufacturing environment. This role develops and executes inspection plans, performs detailed inspections using precision tools, and ensures compliance with AS9100 and AS9102 requirements. The Quality Specialist also maintains the calibration program for measurement and test equipment and conducts internal audits to uphold quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and maintain comprehensive inspection plans for receiving, in-process, and final inspection activities.
• Perform receiving inspections to verify that incoming materials, components, and assemblies meet all specified requirements.
• Conduct AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAIs) and document results in accordance with aerospace standards.
• Support in-process inspections throughout production to ensure parts and assemblies meet engineering drawings and specifications.
• Perform final inspections to confirm completed products comply with quality, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Use micrometers, hand tools, and other precision measurement equipment to perform accurate dimensional inspections.
• Conduct visual inspections to identify defects, nonconformances, and workmanship issues in mechanical, electronic, and wire harness assemblies.
• Administer and maintain the calibration program by ensuring all measurement and test equipment (M&TE) is properly calibrated and documented.
• Conduct internal audits to support AS9100 compliance and continuous improvement of quality processes.
• Handle materials appropriately during inspection, including identification, segregation, and disposition of nonconforming items.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality assurance teams to resolve quality issues and improve inspection processes.
• Document inspection results clearly and accurately, ensuring traceability and proper recordkeeping for audits and customer requirements.

Essential Skills

• IPC 610 Certification
• Experience inspecting wire harnesses
• Experience in quality inspection or quality control within aerospace or manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience as a Quality Inspector, Quality Specialist, or in a similar quality assurance role.
• Proficiency with micrometers, hand tools, and other precision measurement and test equipment.
• in quality assurance, including receiving, in-process, and final inspection activities.
• Knowledge and practical application of AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAIs).
• Experience conducting audits to support AS9100 quality management system requirements.
• Ability to perform visual inspection for mechanical, electronic, and wire harness components and assemblies.
• Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) for interpreting engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with AS9100-compliant inspection processes.
• Experience with final inspection of aerospace or electronic products.
• Electronic inspection experience, including PCB or assembly-level checks.
• Mechanical inspection experience using appropriate tools and methods.
• Knowledge of IPC-610 standards for electronic assemblies.
• Experience with wire harness inspection, including workmanship and conformity to specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document inspection results accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in aerospace manufacturing or related high-reliability industries.
• Material handling experience within a quality or production environment.
• Comfort working across both electronic and mechanical assemblies in a mixed-technology environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and quality.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple inspections, calibration schedules, and documentation requirements.
• Comfort working within structured quality systems and audit-ready environments.

Why Work Here?

You join a culture that rewards contribution with shared upside through equity, allowing you to benefit directly from the value you help create. You receive best-in-class healthcare with 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, plus life insurance at no cost. A comprehensive paid time off package supports work-life balance, starting with generous vacation, increasing with tenure, and including 10 paid holidays. A competitive 401(k) plan with a strong company match helps you build long-term financial security. You benefit from 8 weeks of paid parental leave and childcare reimbursement for work-related travel, supporting your family needs. Daily catered lunches, unlimited snacks, and vibrant community eventssuch as office socials, pickleball tournaments, and run clubscreate a dynamic and engaging workplace. You receive a customized desk setup with all the tools you need to perform at your best, and you work in a world-class office designed to support in-person collaboration and flexible integration of work and life. You gain the opportunity to work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries, making a lasting impact on meaningful projects.

Work Environment

This role is based in a modern, world-class office and production environment that supports hands-on inspection work and close collaboration with technical teams. Standard schedules include a 1st shift from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and a 2nd shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekend availability preferred but not required. You work with precision measurement tools such as micrometers and other hand tools, as well as electronic and mechanical inspection equipment, in a setting aligned with AS9100 and AS9102 aerospace quality standards. The environment supports in-person collaboration with colleagues, with daily catered lunches and easy access to snacks to keep you energized throughout the day. A professional dress code appropriate for a mixed office and manufacturing setting is expected, particularly when working on the production floor or with inspection equipment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® 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):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.