Aerospace QA Docs Lead — Audit-Ready Compliance

J & K Manufacturing; Paramount (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

J & K Manufacturing Inc. in Paramount, CA is seeking a Quality Assurance Documentation Specialist to manage controlled documents for customer, engineering and quality specs, ensuring AS9100 compliance and audit readiness.

Responsibilities include revision control, document lifecycle management, certification packet preparation, FAIR creation, and collaboration with engineering, production and quality teams to resolve documentation discrepancies while supporting continuous improvement and data

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of document control experience in aerospace manufacturing or a regulated industry.
• Knowledge of AS9100 and quality management systems.
• Proficiency in document control systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow up on multiple tasks/projects

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate revision control for customer, engineering, and quality specifications.
• Manage the complete document lifecycle, including creation, review, approval, distribution, and archival.
• Track and retrieve updated material and process certifications.
• Prepare and compile certification packets.
• Maintain, review, and control final router packets.
• Create and review First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) in accordance with AS9100.
• Support audit preparation for AS9100 compliance.
• Gather and organize data for Corrective Actions (CARs) and Nonconformance Reports (NCRs).
• Ensure timely updates to specifications, drawings, and other technical documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality staff to resolve documentation discrepancies.
• Maintain organized and secure document control systems in accordance with company and customer requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, including 5S and process optimization.
• Communicate promptly with internal customers regarding discrepancies in documentation and data gaps.
• Communicate production status, documentation requests, and follow-ups to internal and external customers.

Skills

Document control experience

AS9100 knowledge

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

AA/BA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

J & K Manufacturing Inc. in Paramount, CA is seeking a Quality Assurance Documentation Specialist to manage controlled documents for customer, engineering and quality specs, ensuring AS9100 compliance and audit readiness.

Responsibilities include revision control, document lifecycle management, certification packet preparation, FAIR creation, and collaboration with engineering, production and quality teams to resolve documentation discrepancies while supporting continuous improvement and data