Job Description: Quality Assurance Specialist **Position Summary** We are seeking a highly skilled **Quality Assurance Specialist** to establish and maintain critical quality functions within our organization. This role will lead the Receiving Inspection area, oversee First Article Inspections (FAIs) to AS9102 standards, administer the calibration program, and support inspection activities across production. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, hands-on inspection skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to ensure compliance, product conformity, and continuous improvement. **Key Responsibilities** + Develop, standardize, and maintain Receiving Inspection processes, including workflows, equipment, and documentation. + Perform and approve AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAIs) in compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. + Create and execute inspection plans for receiving, in-process, and final inspections. + Conduct inspections on mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical assemblies to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, IPC, and AS standards. + Manage and maintain the Calibration Program, ensuring measurement and test equipment is calibrated, traceable, and compliant with AS9100 requirements. + Support Flight Quality Inspection activities to ensure UAV systems meet acceptance criteria. + Collaborate with engineering and operations to resolve non-conformances and support MRB activities. + Read and interpret engineering drawings using GD&T per ASME Y14.5. + Apply IPC-A-610 and IPC-A-620 standards during inspections and reviews. + Conduct process audits to ensure adherence to AS9100 and internal procedures. + Utilize RCCA methodologies (5-Why, Fishbone, 8D) to drive problem-solving and continuous improvement. + Provide feedback on Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and inspection feasibility during NPI and production ramp-up. + Support customer, regulatory, and AS9100 audits. **Required Qualifications** + 3+ years of aerospace/defense quality assurance experience in an AS9100-certified environment. + Hands-on experience in Receiving, In-Process, and Final Inspection. + Proficiency in interpreting complex engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs. + Strong knowledge of AS9100, AS9102, IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, and GD&T. **Additional Information** Pay: $32 - 50/hr Shift: 7am - 3:30pm Generous annual equity package and potential bonuses **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carson, CA 90745. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Carson,CA 90745. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 17, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.