Quality Specialist

Ready to grow your quality career in aerospace?

Are you the most experienced go-to person for aerospace quality problem solving, catching the smallest details, and making confident calls? Do you want to build a career-not just a job-with paid training enhancing your aerospace knowledge, customer/supplier interaction, and providing a clear growth path?

Why This Role is Awesome:

• You'll Do More Than Inspect - You'll own the quality game from First Article Inspections (FAIs) to root cause investigations, while also working with suppliers and customers to solve issues and prevent them from happening again.
• Grow While You Work - We invest in you. From cross-training to certifications, we offer paid development to build your skills and move you forward.
• Be the Go-To Expert - Whether it's decoding blueprints, reading GD&T, or leading corrective actions, you'll be the one others rely on.
• Great Vibes, Real Tools - This is a hands-on, tool-forward job in a busy warehouse setting where accuracy meets action

What You'll Be Doing:

• Conduct advanced First Article Inspections (FAIs) using micrometers, calipers, ring/thread gauges, optical comparators, and more
• Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, and customer specs using GD&T
• Investigate and resolve supplier and customer non-conformances
• Work through quality portals to manage customer claims and rejections
• Log NCRs and inspection results into SAP and Excel like a pro
• Lead or support internal/external audits, including supplier corrective actions
• Collaborate across departments-Production, Sales, Customer Service, and Quality
• Mentor junior inspectors and help elevate team standards

What Will You Bring as the Ideal Candidate?

• Experience: 3-5+ years of hands-on inspection experience in aerospace, medical devices, or other high-precision manufacturing environments utilizing all levels of FAI techniques.
• Computer Skills : Confident navigating inspection software, SAP/ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel
• Tool Guru : Expertise with tools like micrometers, calipers, ring/thread gauges, CMM, and optical comparators
• Quality Expert : Deep familiarity with AS9100, AS9102, ISO 9001, FAI's and customer quality requirements
• Decision Maker : A sharp eye and decisive judgment - you've led FAIs and made tough calls with confidence
• Strong organizational skills - from paperwork to multitasking electronically in a fast-paced environment
• Focus and grit - you'll be seated at a desk, inspecting in a warm, active warehouse environment.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Internal auditor certifications (AS9100 or ASQ CQA/CQI)
• Experience using Net-Inspect or other similar inspection systems
• Delegated source inspector credentialing
• SAE or similar inspection certifications.

Benefits We're Proud Of

• 401(k) with company match
• Bonus opportunity annually
• Medical, Dental, and FREE Vision Coverage
• Company-paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays + Generous PTO
• Flexible schedules with your choice of Mon-Fri or off every other Monday/Friday
• Casual work environment - no lab coats, just casual jeans
• Kickstart your shift in style - with our awesome shoe credit program!
• Ongoing career development opportunities

Ready to be the quality expert that helps keep aircraft safe and customers happy?

Apply today and start your ascent with Align Aerospace - where precision meets purpose.

At Align Aerospace, we believe diversity fuels innovation and success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual-regardless of race, color, religion, gender, identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic-is valued and empowered to thrive. We welcome unique perspectives and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Let's build the future of aerospace - together.

Compensation details: 31-36 Hourly Wage

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