Quality Assurance Specialist

Santa Cruz, CA
Are you a detail-oriented professional who sees more than just "pass/fail"? Do you look at a process and immediately see three ways to make it faster and better?

We are looking for a QA Specialist who does more than just check boxes. In this role, you won't just be a gatekeeper of quality; you’ll be a process innovator. You will play a pivotal part in ensuring our materials are top-tier while actively reshaping our supply chain workflows for maximum efficiency. Who You Are:

You’re a mix of a technical expert and a creative problem-solver. You likely have:

  • The Foundation: A degree or expirence in Quality Assurance, or a related technical field.

  • The Experience: 2–5 years in QA or inspection within a manufacturing or supply chain environment.

  • The "Continuous Improvement" Mindset: You have a proven track record of identifying inefficiencies and leading successful process improvements.

  • The Technical Toolbelt: Deep knowledge of quality standards (ISO, ASTM, FDA) and advanced Excel skills for data storytelling.

  • The Communicator: You can explain complex technical issues clearly and build working relationships across different departments.

Why Join Us? This position offers high-impact experience. You will work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your contributions are visible and valued. If you enjoy a role where no two days are the same and you have the autonomy to drive real change, we want to hear from you.

salary: $25 - $30 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 4:30 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do: The Mission

As our QA Specialist, you are the first line of defense and the primary engine for improvement. You will:

  • Guard the Standard: Perform high-precision inspections and testing on incoming materials to ensure every component meets our rigorous ISO and ASTM standards.

  • Innovate & Optimize: You aren't just following the manual—you’re writing the better version. You’ll identify bottlenecks and implement lean solutions to make our inspection workflows faster and smarter.

  • Solve Problems at the Source: Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, and Production to dive into root cause analysis. When a quality issue arises, you won't just find the flaw; you’ll help fix the system.

  • Turn Data into Action: Use your analytical skills to spot trends in inspection data, providing the insights we need to make informed, strategic decisions.

  • Ensure Compliance: Keep us audit-ready by maintaining meticulous records and ensuring all materials align with global regulatory requirements.

The essential functions of this role include:
  • working in a smoke free environment
  • manual lifting up to 50lbs
Skills
  • Testing
  • Disassembly
  • Quality Assurance
  • Quality Control
  • Product Inspection
  • Sorting
  • IPC- 610
  • Electronic Assembling
  • SAP
  • Data Entry
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 1 year
  • Experience level: Experienced
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.


We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Posted 2026-01-23

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