Quality Assurance Specialist

Quality Assurance Specialist

Aerometals
- El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

Salary Range $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day

Aerometals is looking to add the following position:

Quality Assurance Specialist

Pay range: $70,000 - $75,000 DOE

Schedule:

Monday
- Thursday 7:00am - 4:30pm & Friday 7:00am - 12:00pm

The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to:

• Serve as a flexible resource within the Quality Engineering department, filling operational gaps in inspection, NC origination, and workflow coordination as priorities shift.
• Perform in-process, final, and receiving inspection in accordance with applicable drawings, specifications, and inspection plans when inspection capacity requires support.
• Originate Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) as needed; identify, document, tag, and segregate nonconforming hardware.
• Follow up on corrective action implementation and effectiveness verification timelines; escalate overdue items to the Quality Manager.
• Administer the internal audit program — maintain the annual audit schedule, assign lead auditors, track finding closure, and ensure all AS9100 QMS elements are audited within required intervals.
• Conduct internal audits as a qualified lead auditor against AS9100 requirements.
• Issue audit findings and nonconformances; coordinate with process owners to develop and implement corrective actions within defined timelines.
• Prepare internal audit summary reports and present results to Quality Management for management review input.
• Assist with special projects, process improvement initiatives, and QMS documentation updates as assigned.
• Interface with production, manufacturing engineering, supply chain, and program management to remove roadblocks impeding quality workflow.
• Participate in the AS9100 quality program.
• Participate in the Nadcap Chemical Processing program
• Act as the SME towards obtaining and maintaining penetrant inspection capabilities

Education :
High school diploma - relevant field experience in aerospace or manufacturing quality is accepted in lieu of formal education.

Skills :

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills; ability to manage multiple open items across concurrent programs.
• Clear written and verbal communication with production, engineering, and management personnel.
• Proficiency with quality tracking systems, ERP/MRP software, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Familiarity with AS9100 nonconformance control requirements (Clause 8.7) and corrective action processes (Clause 10.2).
• Working knowledge of AS9100 Rev D QMS requirements sufficient to plan and conduct internal audits.
• Analytical thinking for identifying workflow inefficiencies and escalating quality risk.
• Demonstrated experience in quality inspection, NC processing, or a quality coordination role. Project coordination or scheduling experience preferred

Experience : 2 years in aerospace or other regulated manufacturing environment

Training :
On the job training. AS9100 internal auditor certification is required to be completed within 1 year of placement. ASNT Level II, Liquid Penetrant Inspection Certification is required to be completed within 1 year of placement.

Aerometals is proud to offer its employees the following benefits:

Health & Wellness

• Full medical coverage for employees, with generous contributions toward family plans
• 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
• Dental and vision plans with shared premiums
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support for life's challenges
• Health and wellness reimbursement plan

Financial Security

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Aflac supplemental insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to manage healthcare and dependent care costs
• Growth, development, and pathways for advancement
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

• Generous vacation days, paid holidays, and sick leave
• Annual holiday office closure so you can truly unplug and recharge

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