Quality Assurance Specialist

Ophir RF Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ophir RF Inc in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to strengthen our ISO 9001 quality management system for aerospace and RF applications.

You will perform inspections, manage nonconforming materials, CAPA, and support supplier quality, audits, and documentation to ensure compliance with industry standards.

This role emphasizes strong recordkeeping, traceability, and collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in QA in electronics, RF, aerospace, or other high-reliability environments.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test documentation.
• Understanding of RF assemblies and electronics manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards.
• Experience generating or reviewing AS9102 First Article Inspection reports (Preferred).
• Strong documentation discipline and organizational skills.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required due to ITAR/EAR compliance (If applicable).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the ISO 9001 Quality Management System; support internal and external audits.
• Review engineering documents, specifications, and test records for compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspection of RF assemblies, components, and documentation.
• Manage nonconforming material processes, including root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Support configuration management for drawings, work instructions, and revision control.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and ensure compliance with Aerospace requirements.
• Prepare and maintain quality records, inspection reports, and metrics.
• Support customer quality inquiries and compliance documentation.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 standards.
• Manage the internal calibration system for inspection tools and RF test equipment to ensure NIST traceability.
• Monitor and enforce floor-level compliance with ESD and FOD prevention procedures.

Skills

QA experience

ISO 9001 knowledge

Reading drawings/specs

RF/electronics knowledge

IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 familiarity

AS9102 FAI experience

Documentation discipline

ITAR/EAR compliance awareness

Job description

Quality Assurance Specialist

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Quality Assurance Specialist to support and enhance our ISO 9001-compliant quality management system. As a growing RF technology company serving Aerospace and other high-reliability customers, this role ensures our engineering, manufacturing, and supplier processes meet rigorous industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the company’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System; support internal and external audits.
• Review engineering documents, specifications, and test records for compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspection of RF assemblies, components, and documentation.
• Manage nonconforming material processes, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support configuration management for drawings, work instructions, and revision control.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and ensure compliance with Aerospace requirements.
• Prepare and maintain quality records, inspection reports, and metrics.
• Support customer quality inquiries and compliance documentation.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 standards.
• Manage the internal calibration system for inspection tools and RF test equipment to ensure NIST traceability.
• Monitor and enforce floor-level compliance with ESD and FOD prevention procedures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Quality Assurance in electronics, RF, aerospace, or other high-reliability environments.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and test documentation.
• Understanding of RF assemblies and electronics manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards.
• Experience generating or reviewing AS9102 First Article Inspection reports (Preferred).
• Strong documentation discipline and organizational skills.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required due to ITAR/EAR compliance (If applicable).

Compliance Note

Due to Aerospace and export compliance requirements (ITAR/EAR), applicants must meet applicable citizenship or residency requirements.