Quality Assurance Documentation Specialist
Job Description
Job Description
J & K Manufacturing Inc. is a family-owned aerospace company using state of the art equipment to produce high precision machined parts. We are located in Paramount, CA and have been serving our customers since 1978. We are proud of our long-standing customer relationships and strong workplace culture rooted in respect, collaboration, and growth. If you are ready to be part of a solid company that is deeply invested in your long term success, come join our team!
**This position will support an aerospace/defense customer account that requires United States citizenship.
We are currently hiring a Quality Assurance Documentation Specialist. This position is responsible for managing and maintaining all controlled documents related to customer, engineering, and quality specifications. This position ensures compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements while supporting operational efficiency. The role is critical to maintaining revision accuracy, timely updates, and complete audit readiness.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain accurate revision control for customer, engineering, and quality specifications.
- Manage the complete document lifecycle, including creation, review, approval, distribution, and archival.
- Track and retrieve updated material and process certifications.
- Prepare and compile certification packets
- Maintain, review, and control final router packets.
- Create and review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) in accordance with AS9100.
- Support audit preparation for AS9100 compliance.
- Gather and organize data for Corrective Actions (CARs) and Nonconformance Reports (NCRs).
- Ensure timely updates to specifications, drawings, and other technical documentation.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality staff to resolve documentation discrepancies.
- Maintain organized and secure document control systems in accordance with company and customer requirements.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities, including 5S and process optimization.
- Communicate promptly with internal customers regarding any discrepancies in documentation, gaps in data, missing information, or quality concerns.
- Communicate production status, documentation requests, and follow-ups to both internal and external customers.
- Observes all company policies and procedures.
- Performs other related responsibilities as needed or requested by management
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in document control within aerospace manufacturing or a regulated industry.
- Knowledge of AS9100 and quality management systems.
- Proficiency in document control systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and follow up on multiple tasks/projects
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods in noisy and temperature-variable environments.
- Use of hands and fingers to touch, handle, grip, feel, and grasp.
- Occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, and/or move up to 15 pounds when crane is not available.
- Specific vision abilities required including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK SCHEDULE:
We observe a 4/10 alternative work schedule. We work four 10-hour days totaling 40 hours.
First Shift Schedule: 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday. Flexibility to work overtime on Fridays 5:00 AM to 1 PM as needed.
J&K Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.