Quality Assurance Specialist

Abrams Airborne Manufacturing, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abrams Airborne Manufacturing, Inc. seeks a Quality Assurance Specialist to strengthen the QMS and drive excellence in a regulated manufacturing setting. You will handle FIRST Article INSPECTION, CAPA, and supplier collaboration to ensure compliance with AS9100/ISO 9001 standards.

Key duties include reviewing contracts and drawings, leading root cause investigations, and continuously improving inspection processes while maintaining safety and quality on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in QA/QC with AS9100 experience.
• 5+ years of mechanical inspection experience.
• Solid knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 and CAPA methods.
• Familiarity with 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, and 8D.
• Proficiency in Excel, GD&T, and MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High school diploma; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• ASQ CQA, CIA or Lean Six Sigma certification a plus.
• General CMM programming knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts, POs, drawings, and quality notes for compliance.
• Review travelers against drawings and customer requirements; interface with eng/ops on transfers.
• Draft/review FIRST Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) incl. DISCUS/Net Inspect.
• Lead root cause investigations (CAPA, 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) for quality issues.
• Develop, implement, verify CAPAs; manage CAR database.
• Oversee special process quality requirements and plating controls.
• Generate and maintain quality metrics for management reviews.
• Continuously improve inspection processes and the QMS.

Skills

Quality assurance

AS9100 experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

ASQ CQA/CIA Lean Six Sigma certifications a plus

Tools

GD&T

CMM programming

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Are you a detail-driven QA professional with a passion for continuous improvement in a highly regulated manufacturing environment? We're looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist to strengthen our Quality Management System and help drive excellence across the organization.

About The Role

In this role, you’ll combine First Article Inspection (AS9102) creation and review, quality investigations, and contract/drawing review to ensure compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100 standards. You’ll work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and suppliers to resolve issues, promote best practices, and uphold the highest quality standards.

What You’ll Do

• Review contracts, purchase orders, drawings, and quality notes for compliance with customer and specification requirements
• Review process travelers against drawings and customer requirements; interface with engineering and operations on new product transfers
• Draft and review AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), including DISCUS and Net Inspect/customer portals
• Lead root cause investigations (CAPA, 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone) for internal and external quality issues
• Develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs); manage the CAR database
• Oversee special process quality requirements and plating/process coupon control
• Generate and maintain quality performance metrics for management review
• Continuously improve inspection processes, procedures, and the QMS

What You Bring

• 5+ years of progressive quality assurance/quality control experience, including AS9100 quality programs
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical inspection applications
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100 standards and root cause/CAPA methodologies
• Familiarity with 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, and 8D
• Proficiency in Excel, GD&T applications, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in Quality, Engineering, or related field preferred
• ASQ CQA, CIA, or Lean Six Sigma certification a plus
• General CMM programming knowledge a plus

Work Environment

This role involves time both at a desk and on the manufacturing floor, including standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. Comfort with PPE (safety glasses, ear protection, steel-toed footwear) and working near industrial machinery is required. This is a designated safety-sensitive position.