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Quality Assurance Specialist 1

Confidential Client•Aerospace & Defense
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$52,706
Orange, California
2 Days Ago

The Quality Assurance Specialist I supports the company's quality management system to ensure manufacturing processes and products meet aerospace industry standards and customer requirements. This entry-level role involves assisting with documentation control, quality audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts within a combined office and manufacturing environment.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by Engineering.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Quality Assurance role supports the Quality Management System (QMS) and helps ensure manufacturing processes and products meet internal procedures, customer requirements, and aerospace industry expectations.

  • Support maintenance and administration of the QMS, including document control and revision tracking
  • Assist with internal audits and support external customer or certification audits
  • Help track, document, and follow up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
  • Review procedures, work instructions, and quality records for clarity and compliance
  • Monitor and report key quality metrics and performance indicators
  • Participate in investigations of nonconforming materials and support root-cause efforts
  • Work with production, engineering, and inspection teams to clarify and enforce quality requirements
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and quality-system enhancements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, candidates must be able to carry out the essential duties listed above. Reasonable accommodations will be made where appropriate.

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred
  • 0–2 years of experience in quality assurance, manufacturing, or aerospace preferred
  • Basic familiarity with quality processes (document control, audits, CAPA) — training will be provided for entry-level candidates
  • Strong attention to detail, good written and verbal communication, and the ability to work cross-functionally
  • Comfortable using standard office software (email, spreadsheets) and learning quality management tools
  • Ability to follow PPE and safety procedures on the production floor

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay range: $24–$27 per hour
  • Benefits include:
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    • Health savings account (HSA) / Flexible spending account (FSA)
    • Life insurance
    • 401(k) with employer match
    • Paid time off
    • Employee assistance program
    • Professional development assistance and tuition reimbursement

Work Environment

  • Combination of office and manufacturing floor environments
  • Occasional interaction with production and inspection activities
  • Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when on the production floor
  • Role may require standing, walking through production areas, and lifting/moving small parts occasionally

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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