Aerospace Quality Assurance Specialist: Precision & Compliance

Mach10 Solutions; Hillside (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mach10 Solutions seeks a Quality Assurance Specialist to uphold precision standards for aerospace/defense components. You will partner with engineering and production to ensure product integrity, drive compliance, and foster a culture of quality excellence throughout fabrication.

Responsibilities include executing inspections, calibrating equipment, and producing FAIRs and certificates, with emphasis on continuous improvement and coaching of shop floor personnel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in quality or manufacturing within a CNC machining environment.
• Advanced proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical inspection tools (micrometers, height gauges, bore gauges).
• Proven track record of First Article Inspections (FAI) and managing quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Execute first-piece, in-process, and final inspections to verify compliance with specifications.
• Conduct detailed visual inspections to detect surface irregularities and ensure finish quality.
• Manage calibration and maintenance of precision measurement equipment to ensure data accuracy.
• Develop standard work instructions and inspection protocols to standardize QA workflows.
• Compile and verify First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) and Certificates of Conformance for customers.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve manufacturing outcomes.
• Provide technical guidance to production staff to ensure adherence to quality standards.

Skills

Quality/manufacturing (CNC)

GD&T ASME Y14.5

First Article Inspections (FAI)

ITAR US Person

Analytical problem-solving

Tools

Micrometers

Height gauges

Bore gauges

CMM

Job description

Mach10 Solutions seeks a Quality Assurance Specialist to uphold precision standards for aerospace/defense components. You will partner with engineering and production to ensure product integrity, drive compliance, and foster a culture of quality excellence throughout fabrication.

Responsibilities include executing inspections, calibrating equipment, and producing FAIRs and certificates, with emphasis on continuous improvement and coaching of shop floor personnel.