Quality Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Specialist – Aerospace Manufacturing

Immediate Opening | Chatsworth, CA

Temp-to-Hire Opportunity

Pay Rate: $31–$33 per Hour (DOE)

Morning Shift

Excellent Benefits Offered Upon Hire

• 401(k) with Full Vesting in Just 1 Day
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & FREE Vision Coverage
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Stable and Growing Aerospace Environment
• Collaborative and Team-Oriented Culture

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Quality Specialist to join a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing and supply chain environment in Chatsworth, CA. This is an exciting temp-to-hire opportunity for professionals who thrive in quality-driven environments and are passionate about maintaining the highest standards in aerospace compliance and customer satisfaction.

The Quality Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring product integrity, supplier quality performance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. This position requires advanced inspection expertise, strong analytical skills, and hands-on experience with aerospace quality standards, including AS9100, ISO 9001, and SAE requirements.

This is not simply an inspection role; this position serves as a key quality liaison between internal operations, suppliers, and customers, helping drive operational excellence and compliance at every level.

Key Responsibilities

Customer & Supplier Quality Management

• Support customer and supplier audits while preparing required quality documentation and audit findings
• Manage customer quality claims and portal activity, ensuring timely response and resolution
• Investigate customer rejections, returned materials, waivers, and DPPM concerns
• Interpret customer specifications, flowdowns, and quality requirements for internal teams
• Collaborate with suppliers and customers to resolve non-conforming material issues
• Initiate corrective actions and containment activities for defective materials
• Track and maintain monthly customer quality metrics and supplier performance ratings
• Process customer RMAs and final rejection dispositions
• Develop and maintain customer-specific quality procedures and process improvements

Advanced Inspection & Quality Analysis

• Perform First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102 standards
• Support inspection teams with technical interpretation of specifications and blueprint requirements
• Conduct hands-on inspections using precision measuring equipment including:
• • Micrometers
  • Calipers
  • Height gauges
  • Optical comparators
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities
• Process and close quality notifications and customer claims
• Generate reports related to rejection rates, audit findings, and DPPM metrics
• Support final inspection activities as needed

System Compliance & Audit Support

• Coordinate and support third-party, supplier, and customer audits
• Evaluate audit findings and implement corrective action response plans
• Maintain compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, AS5553, AS6174, and related aerospace standards
• Partner cross-functionally to resolve systemic quality issues and improve documentation integrity
• Lead or support supplier corrective action initiatives

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform quality-related work independently and within established deadlines
• Communicate professionally with customers, suppliers, and internal teams
• Collaborate effectively across departments while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 2–5 years of direct aerospace fastener industry experience
• 2+ years of quality inspection, auditing, and testing experience
• Experience implementing corrective action programs and quality improvement initiatives
• Strong understanding of aerospace quality systems and compliance standards

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years of progressive quality inspection experience within:
• • Aerospace
  • Medical Device
  • Industrial Manufacturing
• Experience conducting customer and supplier audits
• Strong knowledge of:
• • GD&T
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Quality documentation review
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, QMS platforms, and Microsoft Excel/Power BI
• Familiarity with SAE standards and customer-specific compliance requirements

Preferred Certifications

• AS9100 Internal Auditor Certification
• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or Quality Auditor (CQA)
• Delegated Source Inspector certification a plus
• Six Sigma certification highly desirable

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Warehouse and supplier/customer site environments
• Ability to lift up to 30–50 lbs. as needed
• Ability to perform physical inspections throughout the facility
• Up to 25% travel may be required for supplier/customer audits
• Exposure to moderate warehouse noise and moving equipment

At United Employment Solutions, we are a rapidly growing team that prioritizes quality over quantity in every aspect of our business. Our foundation is built upon the core values of Honesty, Passion, Professionalism, and Respect, principles that are championed by every member of our staff and integrated into every department. We pride ourselves on maintaining a dynamic workplace environment where innovation is the heart of our success. We don't just accept new ideas; we actively thrive on them, and we encourage every employee to contribute their perspective, whether it’s a specific departmental improvement or a visionary concept for the entire company. Beyond a collaborative culture, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, including Medical coverage with company contributions, affordable Dental and Vision insurance, and company-sponsored Life Insurance. Our team also enjoys robust time-off benefits, including paid holidays, vacation pay, and five annual sick days. If you are looking for a professional home that values your voice and your growth, we invite you to come join our team!

Company Description

At United Employment Solutions, we are a rapidly growing team that prioritizes quality over quantity in every aspect of our business. Our foundation is built upon the core values of Honesty, Passion, Professionalism, and Respect, principles that are championed by every member of our staff and integrated into every department. We pride ourselves on maintaining a dynamic workplace environment where innovation is the heart of our success. We don't just accept new ideas; we actively thrive on them, and we encourage every employee to contribute their perspective, whether it’s a specific departmental improvement or a visionary concept for the entire company. Beyond a collaborative culture, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, including Medical coverage with company contributions, affordable Dental and Vision insurance, and company-sponsored Life Insurance. Our team also enjoys robust time-off benefits, including paid holidays, vacation pay, and five annual sick days. If you are looking for a professional home that values your voice and your growth, we invite you to come join our team!