Quality Specialist

Quality SpecialistJoin our team as a Quality Specialist, where you will ensure compliance with customer and internal quality requirements in a high-reliability manufacturing environment. You will track and assess quality performance metrics and facilitate root cause analysis investigations.Responsibilities:Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities.Ensure correct interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications.Review and approve inspection results, FAIRs, and Test Result Reports.Work with management to determine product acceptability when issues arise.Manage returns and nonconforming material reports (NCMRs/NCRs).Lead or support root cause analysis using methods like 5 Whys.Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).Coordinate MRB activity, including use-as-is, repair, rework, and scrap.Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer specifications, and internal procedures.Maintain and enforce documented procedures, work instructions, and quality records.Support certifications, audits, and surveillance visits.Ensure proper document control and revision usage on the floor.Act as the primary quality contact for customers and vendors.Support customer audits, escapes, and formal responses.Review supplier quality performance and improvement plans with management.Track and report KPIs such as scrap and rework, audit findings, and customer escapes.Use quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.Partner with Operations and Engineering on process improvements.Provide real-time support to production when questions arise.Interpret specifications and resolve quality hurdles quickly.Balance compliance with production flow to ensure on-time delivery.Escalate risks before they become customer issues.Walk the floor to verify process adherence.Answer questions about product shipment readiness.Essential Skills:Proficiency in quality assurance and quality control.Experience with AS9100 standards.Audit and inspection expertise.Familiarity with personal computers and Microsoft Office Suite.Intermediate arithmetic and geometry skills.Ability to read and interpret blueprints.3-5 years of experience in quality systems, inspection, and products.High School Diploma.Additional Skills & Qualifications:Familiarity with CMMC is preferred.Ability to adapt to changing requirements.Willingness to perform other duties when necessary.Strong communication skills with employees, customers, and vendors.Why Work Here?Experience the dynamic growth of an aerospace company offering great benefits upon direct hire. As a subsidiary of a renowned aerospace organization, you will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a supportive and collaborative environment.Work Environment:Work the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm in a small manufacturing facility with about 15-20 people. This setting fosters a tight-knit team atmosphere, where you will play a key role in enhancing products like ShockTape, designed for lightning protection in aerospace and wind energy sectors.Job Type & Location:This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntington Beach, CA.Pay and Benefits:The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $43.00/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)Workplace Type:This is a fully onsite position in Huntington Beach, CA.Application Deadline:This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.