Quality Specialist – Additive Print Operations

The Quality Specialist will support additive print operations by managing quality documentation and systems, performing inspections, driving nonconformance management and RCCA, and ensuring compliance to customer and regulatory requirements. This role partners closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain to maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and delivery performance for customer programs.

• Manage CUST‑F02 documentation for the intake process for print jobs
• Maintain and manage Blue Streak quality documentation and records
• Review and upload Certificates of Conformance (CoCs) to Blue Streak or designated repositories
• Maintain the Quality Blue Streak NCR master report
• Update quality documents/procedures and document standard work as needed
• Prepare comprehensive Quality Packages for customer presentation

• Perform incoming inspection for parts from farm‑out suppliers and review certifications to Statements of Work (SoWs)
• Conduct internal visual inspections and support First Article Inspections (FAIs)
• Execute ballooning of drawings for FAIs and inspection planning
• Review/approve Air Products Gas Certifications and Cohen Scrap Certifications
• Complete compliance matrices with objective evidence for NAVAIR and Pacer Edge programs (spreadsheets breaking down requirements across 5–6 specifications per contract)

• Manage nonconformance data and trends; initiate and track RCCAs as needed
• Provide NCR and KPI inputs for monthly Bowler reviews and management reviews
• Maintain scrap control and management processes; review and approve associated documentation

• Review SoWs for approval for all farm‑out operations
• Support supplier management on RCCA, quality issues, and documentation alignment
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure adherence to customer, regulatory, and internal requirements

• Support internal audits and readiness for AS9100 audits; help the shop prepare and sustain compliance
• Participate in daily PCC meetings and provide quality status/updates
• Support QEP Level 1 and 2 activities and objectives
• Manage specimen storage control and traceability

• Nonconformance management and RCCA methodologies
• FAIs, ballooning drawings, and inspection planning
• Reviewing CoCs and supplier certifications to SoWs/specifications
• Managing quality records in systems such as Blue Streak (or similar QMS/MES)
• Working knowledge of AS9100, aerospace customer specifications, and compliance documentation (e.g., NAVAIR, Pacer Edge)
• Proficiency with Excel-based compliance matrices, KPIs, and data reporting
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications (GD&T familiarity)
• Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and follow-through
• Effective communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 1 year of professional experience OR Associate’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with a minimum of 6 years of professional experience
• Note:
  
  Military experience is equivalent to professional experience
• 3+ years of experience in quality assurance within manufacturing
• Additive manufacturing or precision aerospace experience preferred

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.

• Experience in additive manufacturing processes and post‑processing workflows
• Experience participating in or leading internal audits (AS9100 or NADCAP exposure a plus)
• Formal training in RCCA/8D, PPAP/APQP, or similar quality tools
• Familiarity with gas and scrap certification review processes
• Prior experience with customer‑facing quality packages and reviews

• Quality Systems & Compliance
• Data Analysis & KPI/Bowler Management
• Problem Solving & RCCA
• Supplier Quality & Documentation Control
• Process Discipline & Standard Work
• Collaboration & Communication

This role requires access to U.S.…