Quality Specialist

United Employment Solutions, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Manufacturing

Full Time

Job Description

Immediate Great Opportunity

Quality Specialist (Customer/Supplier Quality) – Aerospace

Temp-to-Hire Opportunity | Starting at $36.00/Hour | $3,500 Annual Bonus Eligibility

Join a company where quality drives innovation and excellent benefits are offered.

Are you an experienced Quality professional who thrives in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment? Do you enjoy solving complex problems, working directly with customers and suppliers, and making a measurable impact on product quality?

We're looking for a Quality Specialist to join our growing team in a Temp-to-Hire opportunity with excellent long-term career potential. If you're passionate about quality systems, inspections, audits, and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Starting Pay: $36.00 per hour
Temp-to-Hire with long-term career growth
$1.00/hour increase upon successful conversion to a direct employee
Eligible for a $3,500 annual performance bonus after conversion
Comprehensive benefits package available upon conversion
Stable Monday-Friday schedule with a 40-hour work week
Opportunity to work with a respected aerospace manufacturer where your expertise directly impacts customer satisfaction and product excellence

Schedule

Full-Time
Monday-Friday (36-hour work week)

Choose the schedule that works best for you:

7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Position Summary

As a Quality Specialist, you'll play a critical role in ensuring world-class quality standards throughout our aerospace manufacturing operations. You'll serve as the primary liaison between customers, suppliers, and internal teams to investigate quality concerns, perform inspections, support audits, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, working independently, and making a direct impact on product quality and customer satisfaction.

What You'll Be Doing

Customer & Supplier Quality

Manage customer quality claims and inquiries through customer portals, ensuring timely responses and resolutions.
Investigate customer returns, rejections, waivers, DPPM issues, and nonconforming products.
Interpret customer quality requirements, engineering specifications, and contractual flow-down requirements.
Collaborate with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
Coordinate containment activities and disposition of nonconforming materials.
Maintain customer scorecards, DPPM metrics, and quality performance reporting.
Process RMAs and customer rejection documentation.
Develop and maintain customer-specific quality procedures and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Inspection & Quality Assurance

Perform First Article Inspections (FAIs) in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, and customer specifications.
Perform detailed inspections using precision measuring equipment including:
- Micrometers
- Calipers
- Height gauges
- Optical comparators
- Additional precision inspection tools
Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations.
Develop and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
Process and close quality notifications and customer claims.
Generate quality metrics and reports including rejection rates, DPPM, audit findings, and corrective action status.
Support final inspection activities as needed.

Quality Systems & Compliance

Coordinate customer, supplier, and third-party audits.
Develop corrective action plans and ensure timely completion.
Maintain compliance with:
- AS9100
- ISO 9001
- SAE AS5553
- SAE AS6174
- Customer-specific quality requirements
Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
Lead supplier corrective action activities and quality improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Education

High School Diploma or GED required

Experience

5+ years of quality inspection experience in aerospace, medical device, or industrial manufacturing
Experience supporting customer and supplier audits
2-5 years of aerospace fastener inspection experience preferred
Minimum 2 years of hands-on inspection experience
3+ years of advanced quality inspection, auditing, or testing experience
Experience managing corrective action programs

Technical Skills

Expert knowledge of GD&T and blueprint reading
Strong understanding of engineering drawings and inspection methods
Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS)
SAP experience preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Power BI
Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, and SAE quality standards

Soft Skills

Exceptional attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead investigations and work across multiple departments
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines

Preferred Certifications

AS9100 Internal Auditor
ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)
ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
Delegated Source Inspector Certification
Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher)

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you'll:

Meet quality and inspection objectives while maintaining exceptional accuracy.
Successfully manage customer claims and corrective actions within required timelines.
Improve customer satisfaction through proactive quality initiatives.
Support continuous improvement efforts across manufacturing and supplier operations.
Help maintain industry-leading quality standards throughout the organization.

Work Environment

Manufacturing and warehouse environment
Occasional travel (up to 25%) for customer and supplier audits
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Standing, bending, reaching, and performing physical inspections throughout the workday
Exposure to moderate manufacturing noise and moving equipment

Ready to Advance Your Career?

If you're an experienced Quality professional looking for a Temp-to-Hire opportunity with competitive pay, career advancement, and the chance to make a real impact in the aerospace industry, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and take the next step in your quality career!

\nCompany Description

At United Employment Solutions, we are a rapidly growing team that prioritizes quality over quantity in every aspect of our business. Our foundation is built upon the core values of Honesty, Passion, Professionalism, and Respect, principles that are championed by every member of our staff and integrated into every department. We pride ourselves on maintaining a dynamic workplace environment where innovation is the heart of our success. We don't just accept new ideas; we actively thrive on them, and we encourage every employee to contribute their perspective, whether it’s a specific departmental improvement or a visionary concept for the entire company. Beyond a collaborative culture, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, including Medical coverage with company contributions, affordable Dental and Vision insurance, and company-sponsored Life Insurance. Our team also enjoys robust time-off benefits, including paid holidays, vacation pay, and five annual sick days. If you are looking for a professional home that values your voice and your growth, we invite you to come join our team!