Quality Assurance Specialist 1

$24-$27/hr. Position Summary: The Quality Assurance Specialist I is responsible for supporting the company’s quality management system and ensuring that manufacturing processes and products comply with internal procedures, customer requirements, and applicable aerospace industry standards. This entry-level role assists with documentation control, quality audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives within the organization. Requirements Essential Duties and Responsibilities: · Support the maintenance and administration of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS). · Assist in ensuring compliance with aerospace quality standards such as AS9100. · Review quality documentation including procedures, work instructions, and records for accuracy and compliance. · Assist with internal audits and support external audits conducted by customers or certification bodies. · Help track and maintain corrective and preventive action (CAPA) records. · Monitor and report quality metrics and performance indicators. · Assist in the investigation of nonconforming materials and quality issues. · Support document control activities including revision tracking and record retention. · Work with production, engineering, and inspection teams to ensure quality requirements are understood and followed. · Maintain quality records in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements. · Participate in continuous improvement and quality system enhancement initiatives. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: • High school diploma or GED required. • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred. • 0–2 years of experience in quality assurance, manufacturing, or aerospace environment preferred. Benefits • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • 401 k with Employer Match • Tuition reimbursement • Vision insurance Work Environment: · Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment. · Occasional interaction with production areas and inspection activities. · Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when on the production floor.