Experienced Aerospace Quality Specialist

Align Aerospace•Los Angeles, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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? Join Align Aerospace as an advanced Aerospace Quality Specialist—where your sharp eye in quality keeps aircraft safe, your voice strengthens our team, and your career takes off. 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

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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