Quality Assurance Specialist 1- (On-Site)

APM Manufacturing

  • Orange, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • $24–$27 Per Hour

Highlights

This entry-level role assists with documentation control, quality audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives within the organization. · Assist with internal audits and support external audits conducted by customers or certification bodies.

Numbers & Facts

LocationOrange, CA
Salary$24–$27 Per Hour

Description

$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.

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