Aerospace Quality Assurance & Compliance Specialist

Company: AppleOne
Location: Temecula
Posted on: January 22, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We are on the lookout for a QA Manager and I pulled a job spec together to have your team see if we can find a candidate or two that might want to join our company. Looking at $35-40/hour and you know the benefit situation here. No health benefits yet but planned for later this year. Job Title: Aerospace Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist Job Type: Direct Hire Pay Rate: $35 to $40 per hour Estimated Annual Salary: $72,800 to $83,200 Schedule: Full-time Benefits: Health benefits are not currently offered due to the company having fewer than 50 employees. Benefits are planned to be implemented later this year. Job Summary: We are seeking an Aerospace Quality Assurance (QA) professional to ensure aerospace products, processes, and systems meet strict safety, reliability, and regulatory standards such as AS9100. This role is responsible for inspections, audits, documentation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong technical aptitude, experience with aerospace quality standards, and the ability to collaborate across teams to prevent defects and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS). Key Responsibilities: Inspection and Testing • Perform detailed inspections of parts, assemblies, and processes • Utilize tools such as CMM, visual inspection methods, and non-destructive testing Auditing • Conduct internal and supplier audits • Verify compliance with AS9100, ISO standards, and internal procedures Documentation • Create and maintain quality records and reports • Generate and manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) Problem Solving • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) • Implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA) Process Improvement • Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean and Six Sigma • Improve quality, efficiency, and consistency Compliance • Ensure adherence to customer, company, and regulatory requirements including FAA and DoD Collaboration • Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain teams Essential Skills and Qualifications: Education • Degree in Engineering or related field preferred • High School Diploma with extensive relevant experience acceptable Experience • Minimum of 2 years of experience in aerospace QA, manufacturing, or related technical role • Experience with CMM, calibration, or similar quality tools preferred Technical Skills • Blueprint and GD&T interpretation • CMM operation • ERP systems • Non-destructive testing (NDT) • APQP and PPAP • AS9100 and ISO standards Soft Skills • Strong attention to detail • Analytical and problem-solving abilities • Clear written and verbal communication • Ability to work effectively in a team environment Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans The Know Your Rights poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023 -06/22- 088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf The pay transparency policy is available here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay - transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf 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. AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e- verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E - Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. 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. 1066 Company Description This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.

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