Aerospace Quality Systems Administrator

Launch Your Aerospace Quality Career Job Overview Title: Quality Systems Administrator Reports to: Quality Manager Location: Kent, WA - onsite Type: Non-Exempt, Full-Time Schedule Type: *100% Onsite: Monday - Friday day shift. Ability to work overtime as needed - including occasional weekend support. Shift Details: Hytek production is open 24 hours per day. All shifts are as follows: 1st shift (Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.), 2nd shift (Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.), 3rd shift (Sunday - Friday, 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.) Position Summary The Quality Systems Administrator supports the operation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) for Hytek Finishes. Responsibilities include administering document control and overseeing calibration activities, supporting internal audits, and maintaining quality records. This role works closely with Quality Engineers and operational teams to ensure the organization meets customer, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. The Ideal Candidate Will Be: Intellectually curious about the business and the world around them. Possess a bias for action, moves with a sense of urgency. Coachable, open to learn, grow and develop through feedback channels. Interested in future upward mobility and potentially taking a larger role within the business. Emotionally intelligent and able to build strong trust with leaders and employees of diverse backgrounds and situations at all levels. Collaborative, marked by transparency and flexibility, with a commitment to foster teamwork. An exceptional communicator in both written and verbal interactions; clear and concise. Comfortable with ambiguity and constant change, nimble and responsive in the short-term while driving progress on longer-term initiatives. Key Responsibilities Calibration Management Coordinate the calibration of gauges, process monitoring equipment, and inspection tools with calibration vendor. Support the onboarding of new equipment and calibration requirements. Maintain calibration records, certificates, and tracking logs. Ensure compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, and customer requirements. Segregate and manage out-of-tolerance or overdue equipment. Document Control Administration Manage document revision, approval, distribution, and archival processes within the QMS software system. Maintain current procedures, work instructions, forms, and controlled documents. Manage and keep up to date with new document releases via customer portals or industry document websites. Work with production or support teams to establish technique card databases or work instruction incorporation into the QMS. Internal Audit Support Assist with AS9100 and NADCAP internal audits, including planning, checklists, and evidence gathering. Record audit findings, track corrective actions, and facilitate closure. Participate in readiness efforts for customer, registrar, and NADCAP audits. General Quality Support Prepare quality metrics and reports (audit trends, calibration status, document activity). Assist customer and internal teams with retrieval of quality records and certifications. Preferred Qualifications Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent experience. Experience with AS9100 or other regulated-quality systems. Strong organizational and documentation skills. Familiarity with calibration management and/or document control practices. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Ability to understand procedures, work instructions, and technical content. Experience in aerospace surface finishing (chemical processing, plating, anodize, paint, NDT). Involvement with NADCAP audits and documentation. Internal auditor experience or certification. Experience with electronic QMS platforms or calibration software. Basic understanding of quality tools (RCA, 5 Whys, 8D). Required Qualifications Must have the ability to read, write and communicate in English - including the ability to read written purchase orders and paperwork. Must have a regular and dependable attendance record. Must be able to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screening. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. An export license may be required to work in all areas of the facility. Essential Mental/Physical Demands Ability to sit in an office environment for long periods. Extensive use of hands in writing, computer and other office equipment. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. on an occasional basis. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasionally exposed to wet/humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, chemical fumes, or airborne particles. Benefits Full benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) matching, Performance Share incentive compensation (Profit Sharing Plan), 3-weeks paid time off to start, paid community service day, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, long-term care plan options, 10 paid holidays, and onsite health services that includes access to a massage therapist. Career Path Progression The Quality Systems Administrator role is designed to be an entry point into professional quality engineering. Employees who excel in this position can progress toward the Quality Systems Engineer role through demonstrated technical growth, mastery of QMS functions, and expanded responsibilities. Salary Salary Range for position: $27.50 - $42.00. The pay range and total compensation package listed above is the expected pay offered for this position at the start of employment. Your pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to your relevant experience level, and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other employees. Hytek is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits. Application Process Please apply at with an up-to-date resume and your current contact information. If you are a qualified candidate, we will set you up with a 30-minute phone call with a recruiter to learn more about your experience and to tell you more about the job, compensation, and benefits. The recruiter will reach out should we move forward with the next steps. Equal Opportunity Employer Hytek Finishes is an equal opportunity employer. It is Hytek's policy to make all employment decisions without regard to an individual's sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race (including traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists), creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status, and any other categories protected by applicable state, local, or federal law. M/F/Disability/Protected Vet. Company Details Company: Hytek Finishes Industry: Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring #J-18808-Ljbffr Hytek Finishes Co.