Sr Quality Specialist
About The Position
As a Senior Quality Specialist, you will own critical quality processes that directly impact the reliability, manufacturability, and operational readiness of Mach Industries systems. You will serve as a technical authority within production, partnering closely with manufacturing, design, supply chain, and test teams to drive rapid issue resolution and scalable quality systems. This is a highly hands-on role for someone who thrives in fast-paced hardware environments and can independently lead inspection strategy, nonconformance management, supplier quality initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts across production programs. You will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy while helping define the standards, workflows, and rigor that enable production at scale.
Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent in a relevant fields, or equivalent experience in lieu of education
- 5+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, aviation, automotive, or advanced manufacturing quality environments
- Strong proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T
- Proficiency with computer-aided design (CAD) software and inspection data management software
- Hands-on experience with receiving, in-process, and final inspection for complex mechanical and/or electrical assemblies
- Demonstrated experience owning nonconformance processes, root cause investigations, and corrective action implementation
- Experience working cross-functionally in fast-paced production environments with minimal oversight
- Experience in a facility with AS9100, ISO9001 or similar QMS standard
- Ability to independently prioritize work, drive issues to closure, and operate with a high degree of accountability
Nice To Haves
- Degree or coursework in a technical, manufacturing, or engineering discipline (STEM)
- Direct experience conducting First Article Inspection and Report for internal manufacturing
- Experience supporting production scale-up, new product introduction (NPI), or low-volume/high-complexity manufacturing
- Expertise with one or more of the following: Avionics, electronics, or wire harness fabrication and inspection, Composites manufacturing, Vehicle integration and testing, Precision machining and metrology, CMM programming and advanced metrology equipment (Hexagon/Faro Scanner)
- Supplier quality engineering and supplier audits
- IPC 610/620, ASTM, or MIL standards
- NDE/NDT methods and inspection techniques
- Statistical process control (SPC) and manufacturing data analysis
- Experience with Manufacturing processes and their related systems (Jira, MES, ERP, Teamcenter, CAD)
Responsibilities
- Own and execute advanced inspection and quality assurance activities for mechanical, electrical, and integrated assemblies across receiving, in-process, and final inspection environments
- Interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and manufacturing documentation to develop and improve inspection methodologies and acceptance criteria
- Lead nonconformance investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and material review activities in coordination with cross-functional stakeholders
- Drive closure of production quality issues by partnering directly with manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and test teams on the factory floor
- Own key quality system processes including MRB, calibration, inspection planning, first article inspections, and supplier quality activities
- Support the development and maintenance of work instructions, work orders, MBOMs, and inspection records to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Support supplier qualification, supplier audits, incoming inspection strategy, and supplier corrective action efforts to improve external quality performance
- Analyze quality data and manufacturing trends to identify systemic issues and implement corrective and preventive actions
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with AS9100 and company standards
- Support rapid product development and new product introduction (NPI) efforts by ensuring manufacturability, inspection readiness, and process control are incorporated early in the build lifecycle
- Mentor junior inspectors and help establish scalable quality standards and best practices across the organization
Benefits
- health insurance
- retirement plans
- opportunities for professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
