Quality Assurance Specialist

Air Tractor Inc.; Olney (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

STD

LTD

Job summary

Air Tractor Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure manufacturing process compliance and support the quality management system as the operational backbone.

The role involves conducting first-piece approvals, quality gates, audits, and containment activities to reinforce a culture of quality across operations. The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or equivalent with 3+ years of aerospace manufacturing QA experience, knowledge of AS9100, and strong communication and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3+ years manufacturing or aerospace quality experience.
• Knowledge of AS9100 standards is preferred.
• Experience with auditing, inspections, and quality systems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform First Piece Approvals and process verifications.
• Execute quality gate inspections throughout manufacturing.
• Perform process audits and layered process audits.
• Support containment activities for nonconforming products.
• Verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance to manufacturing procedures and standards.
• Support SMS implementation and compliance activities.
• Coach operators and supervisors on quality requirements.
• Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Quality assurance

Auditing

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for ensuring manufacturing process compliance, executing quality gates, conducting first-piece approvals, supporting containment activities, and reinforcing a culture of quality throughout operations. This role serves as the operational backbone of the quality management system.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform First Piece Approvals and process verifications.
• Execute quality gate inspections throughout manufacturing.
• Perform process audits and layered process audits.
• Support containment activities for nonconforming products.
• Verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance to manufacturing procedures and standards.
• Support SMS implementation and compliance activities.
• Coach operators and supervisors on quality requirements.
• Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3+ years manufacturing or aerospace quality experience.
• Knowledge of AS9100 standards is preferred.
• Experience with auditing, inspections, and quality systems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Success Metrics

• First Piece Approval Cycle Time
• Quality Gate Effectiveness
• Audit Compliance
• Escape Reduction
• Corrective Action Effectiveness
• Process Compliance Performance

Equal Employment Opportunity

Our Company fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. In accordance with requirements of the American's with Disabilities Act and applicable state laws, it is our policy to provide reasonable accommodation upon request during the application process to eligible applicants in order that they may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we intend to comply fully with applicable federal and State employment laws and the information requested on this application will only be used for purposes consistent with those laws.

Company Benefits

Air Tractor is an employee-owned company. We offer multiple benefits including 401K with company match, optional medical, dental, vision, catastrophic, accident, life, and LTD. Air Tractor provides a small amount of life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Air Tractor also provides STD.