Aerospace QA Specialist I - Entry-Level, Growth & Benefits

APM Manufacturing; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

401k with Employer Match

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

APM Manufacturing is seeking an entry-level Quality Assurance Specialist I in Orange, CA to support the company's Quality Management System and ensure compliance with internal procedures and aerospace standards.

You will assist with documentation control, audits, CAPA records, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with production, engineering, and inspection teams. This role provides hands-on training in AS9100 processes and quality metrics reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in quality assurance, manufacturing, or aerospace environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and administration of the company's QMS.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with AS9100 and other aerospace standards.
• Review quality documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with internal audits and support external audits by customers or cert bodies.
• Help track CAPA records and monitor quality metrics.
• Support document control activities including revision tracking and record retention.
• Collaborate with production, engineering and inspection to ensure quality requirements are met.

Skills

QMS administration

Documentation control

Auditing

CAPA tracking

Quality metrics

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing or related field

Job description

APM Manufacturing is seeking an entry-level Quality Assurance Specialist I in Orange, CA to support the company's Quality Management System and ensure compliance with internal procedures and aerospace standards.

You will assist with documentation control, audits, CAPA records, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with production, engineering, and inspection teams. This role provides hands-on training in AS9100 processes and quality metrics reporting.