Manufacturing Quality Specialist APM Manufacturing - 4.5 Orange, CA Job Details Full-time $25 - $35 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Contract documentation review Contract review Defect resolution root cause analysis Writing skills ERP systems Contract interpretation Quality control preventive actions Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) GD&T First article inspection Parts drawings Quality control experience within aerospace industry Productivity software Root cause analysis Production process auditing Product quality failure Audit support Full Job Description $25-$35/hr.

Position Summary :

The Quality Manufacturing Quality Specialist at APM Manufacturing will ensure compliance to customer-specific aerospace requirements. This role supports internal and external quality processes, leads continuous improvement efforts, and plays a vital part in quality planning, audits, and root cause investigations to uphold the integrity of our precision manufacturing standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Collaborate with production, planning, and engineering to improve processes and ensure quality. Analyze quality trends and participate in RCCA (Root Cause and Corrective Action) processes. Evaluate supplier performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) including quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost metrics; develop and maintain a supplier grading/scorecard system Support training of quality and production staff in inspection and quality procedures. Conduct internal process and quality system audits in accordance with AS9100 and NADCAP. Prepare and review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) per AS9102. Create and compile cert packs for shipping, ensuring accurate customer documentation. Upload quality documents to customer portals as required. Review contracts and support planning with a quality focus. Support supplier quality activities including material buy-off and audit assistance. Maintain calibration logs and ensure inspection device compliance. Oversee shelf-life control for critical materials. Participate in customer audits and address quality-related inquiries. Assist in document control and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Requirements Qualifications :

Understanding of AS9100, NADCAP or other manufacturing quality and compliance frameworks. Experience with RCCA methodologies and conducting/participating in audits. Understanding of manufacturing drawings, GD&T, and quality inspection techniques. Experience with preparing FAIRs, managing cert packages, and uploading to customer portals. Business writing and documentation skills with ability to interpret contracts and quality requirements. Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., JobBOSS) and Microsoft Office 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