Aerospace Quality Assurance Specialist

Ducommun, Inc.; Wintersburg (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun, Inc. seeks a Quality Specialist to oversee inspection activities and ensure precise interpretation of engineering drawings. You will review inspection results and assist management on product acceptability, lead NCR/NCMR processes, and support CAPA initiatives on the shop floor.

The role requires 3–5 years in Quality Systems, strong blueprint reading, and familiarity with CMMC. Base compensation is USD 75,000–85,000, full-time, in Huntington Beach, CA.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Quality Systems, inspection, and products.
• Technical degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Familiarity with CMMC is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities.
• Ensure correct interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications.
• Review and approve inspection results and reports (FAIRs, Test Result Reports, etc.).
• Work with management to determine product acceptability when issues arise.
• Manage Returns and Nonconforming Material Reports (NCMRs/NCRs).
• Lead or support root cause analysis (5 Whys, etc.).
• Drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Coordinate MRB activity (use-as-is, repair, rework, scrap).
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer specs, and internal procedures/work instructions.
• Maintain and enforce documented procedures, work instructions, and quality records.
• Support certifications, audits, and surveillance visits (internal, customer, regulatory).
• Act as primary quality contact for customers and vendors.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Blueprint reading

CMMC familiarity

Communication

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Arithmetic

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ducommun, Inc. seeks a Quality Specialist to oversee inspection activities and ensure precise interpretation of engineering drawings. You will review inspection results and assist management on product acceptability, lead NCR/NCMR processes, and support CAPA initiatives on the shop floor.

The role requires 3–5 years in Quality Systems, strong blueprint reading, and familiarity with CMMC. Base compensation is USD 75,000–85,000, full-time, in Huntington Beach, CA.