Aerospace Quality Systems Administrator

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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.)

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Prepare quality metrics and reports (audit trends, calibration status, document activity).
• Assist customer and internal teams with retrieval of quality records and certifications.

• 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).

• 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.

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.

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…