Quality Specialist

Quality Specialist

Join a leading aerospace distribution and supply chain organization supporting OEMs, MRO providers, and commercial airlines worldwide. Based in Hialeah, FL, this role is responsible for ensuring the quality, traceability, and conformity of aerospace components prior to shipment. The Quality Specialist will perform detailed inspections, review technical and regulatory documentation, verify product compliance, and support AS9100 quality requirements throughout the supply chain process.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of aerospace components to verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, ring gauges, comparators, and SmartScope systems.
• Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, blueprints, and inspection criteria to determine product conformity.
• Review Certificates of Conformance (CoCs), airworthiness documentation, FAA traceability records, and supplier certifications to ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.
• Verify accuracy of incoming material certifications and documentation prior to product acceptance.
• Inspect outgoing customer orders to confirm product accuracy, certification completeness, and shipment readiness.
• Identify, document, and process nonconforming material in accordance with quality procedures, including quarantine, investigation support, and disposition activities.
• Perform audits, surveillance activities, and quality assessments to ensure adherence to established procedures and customer requirements.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities and documentation when required.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation within company systems.
• Achieve and maintain Customer Designated Supplier Quality Representative (DSQR) approvals and customer-specific inspection authorizations.
• Provide guidance and support to inspection personnel regarding inspection techniques, quality standards, and technical requirements.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of quality inspection experience in the aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, or highly regulated industry.
• Experience performing dimensional inspections using precision measurement equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality standards, traceability requirements, Certificates of Conformance, and aerospace quality documentation.
• Experience identifying and documenting nonconforming material and supporting corrective action processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Aerospace component inspection experience.
• Experience conducting First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 standards.
• Familiarity with optical comparators, SmartScope equipment, and advanced inspection methods.
• Previous experience reviewing airworthiness and FAA traceability documentation.
• Customer DSQR certification or experience performing delegated source inspections.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a modern, beautiful facility in the Miami area that offers a supportive, quality-focused culture and strong name brand recognition in the aerospace sector. The climate-controlled environment and on-site cafeteria contribute to a comfortable and convenient workday, while structured shifts and clear processes support work-life balance. Joining this team provides the opportunity to develop specialized aerospace quality skills, work with advanced inspection equipment, and contribute to a mission-critical operation that values precision, safety, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

The role is based in a climate-controlled aerospace distribution center in the Miami area, providing a comfortable and clean workspace. The facility operates 8-hour first and second shifts with staggered start times: first shift begins between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., and second shift begins between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., offering some flexibility in scheduling. Team members work with a wide range of aerospace components and utilize precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, pin and ring gauges, comparators, and Smart scopes, supported by standard PC workstations with Microsoft Office tools. An on-site cafeteria is available for breaks and meals, and the overall environment emphasizes safety, accuracy, and adherence to established quality process.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hialeah, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hialeah, FL.