?? Quality Control Specialist – Aerospace (On-Site Only)
?? Location: Buena Park, CA
?? Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (occasional Saturdays as needed)
?? Hourly Pay: $35–$50/hr
?? On-site | ITAR-Regulated Company

Are you an experienced quality professional with a background in aerospace and welding? We're seeking a Quality Control Specialist to lead quality initiatives at our ITAR-regulated facility in Buena Park. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone with strong technical expertise and a proactive mindset.

You’ll be the key quality expert on-site—responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory, customer, and AC7004 standards. While this position does not oversee direct reports, it requires full ownership of quality control processes and direct interaction with customers, auditors, and suppliers.

?? Responsibilities:
Manage and execute all aspects of the site’s Quality Control processes

Ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and AC7004 requirements

Serve as the primary point of contact for quality issues with customers

Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) efforts to eliminate defects

Oversee internal audits, nonconforming product control, and disposition

Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement Lean Principles

Support quality review of supplier materials and technical resolution of issues

Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues and enhance quality outcomes

Maintain and improve quality documentation, metrics, and reporting

Champion a culture of operational excellence and regulatory compliance

? Required Qualifications:
5+ years in Aerospace or related technical field

5+ years of hands-on Quality Assurance experience

Deep understanding of FAA regulations, AC7004 Quality Systems

Knowledge of Nadcap, AMS2681B, AMS2680C, AWS D17 specs (welding background a huge plus)

Strong problem-solving skills and data analysis capabilities

Excellent communication skills and experience working with customers and suppliers

Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR compliance requirements

?? Preferred Competencies:
Background in welding quality processes and standards

Experience supporting Lean and continuous improvement efforts

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally

?? Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision after 90 days (Blue Shield, Kaiser, Delta Dental, VSP)

Voluntary insurance options available (life, accident, critical illness, disability)

401(k) with 3% company match after 1 year

7 sick days after 90 days; 10 vacation days after 1 year

Paid holiday closure between Christmas & New Year

Weekly pay schedule

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications 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.