Quality Assurance Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Production QC/QA, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Quality Engineering
Are you a detail-driven QA professional with a passion for continuous improvement in a highly regulated manufacturing environment? We're looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist to strengthen our Quality Management System and help drive excellence across the organization.
About
The Role
In this role, you'll combine First Article Inspection (AS9102) creation and review, quality investigations, and contract/drawing review to ensure compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100 standards. You'll work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and suppliers to resolve issues, promote best practices, and uphold the highest quality standards.
What You'll Do
Review contracts, purchase orders, drawings, and quality notes for compliance with customer and specification requirements
Review process travelers against drawings and customer requirements; interface with engineering and operations on new product transfers
Draft and review AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), including DISCUS and Net Inspect/customer portals
Lead root cause investigations (CAPA, 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) for internal and external quality issues
Develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs); manage the CAR database
Oversee special process quality requirements and plating/process coupon control
Generate and maintain quality performance metrics for management review
Continuously improve inspection processes, procedures, and the QMS
What You Bring
5+ years of progressive quality assurance/quality control experience, including AS9100 quality programs
5+ years of experience in mechanical inspection applications
Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 standards and root cause/CAPA methodologies
Familiarity with 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, and 8D
Proficiency in Excel, GD&T applications, and Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High school diploma required;
Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, or related field preferred
ASQ CQA, CIA, or Lean Six Sigma certification a plus
General CMM programming knowledge a plus
Work Environment
This role involves time both at a desk and on the manufacturing floor, including standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. Comfort with PPE (safety glasses, ear protection, steel-toed footwear) and working near industrial machinery is required. This is a designated safety-sensitive position.
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