Quality Auditor - First Article Inspection

Accenture; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a qualified contractor for the FAI Quality Auditor role in San Antonio, TX. This hybrid position requires regular on-site Tuesday presence and a 7am–4pm CST schedule, with work-from-home on other days.

Engagement is through BCforward as the employer of record for a 6-month term with potential extension. Responsibilities include delivering First Article Inspections, maintaining documentation, tracking metrics, and partnering with delivery and product teams to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months of experience in a professional office setting or
• Earned Associates or Bachelors degree in Business or related field from an accredited institution
• Residency in San Antonio, TX is required

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, review, and deliver First Article Inspections (FAI’s) for sustaining parts and development projects
• Perform FAI assessments per AS9102 for verification of customer requirements
• Track metrics to meet FAI load expectations
• Develop and operate quality management systems to drive quality and business performance
• Manage process improvement efforts using quality methodologies and principles
• Provide operational excellence practices and training
• Identify and assess enterprise risks and manage them
• Analyze performance measures and reports to ensure quality work

Skills

Attention to detail

Highly organized

Communication skills

Data sensitivity/security

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelors degree in Business or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP ERP

Job description

Contractor Opportunity: FAI Quality Auditor

Location: San Antonio, TX – Hybrid

Engagement Type: Contractor via Third-Party Supplier

Contracting Entity: Accenture

Supplier of Record: BCforward

Start Date: 10/19/2026

Duration: 6 Months with potential for extension

About the Role

We are seeking qualified contractors to fulfil the role of FAI Quality Auditor, who will be responsible to Provide functional and/or technical support for resolution of customer problems, incidents, issues, requests and queries.

Support teams, or product teams as required to resolve requests/issues in a timely manner.

Ensure proper documentation, notification, escalation, tracking and follow up of all incidents.

Contractors will be engaged and paid by a third‑party payroll supplier, BCforward, which will serve as the employer of record for tax and compliance purposes.

This is a hybrid role, the hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST. Candidates will be asked to come in regularly one day a week on Tuesday's. All other business days will be work from home

Key Responsibilities

Core Duties:

• Prioritize, review, and deliver First Article Inspections (FAI’s) for sustaining parts and development projects
• Perform First Article Inspection (FAI) assessments per AS9102 for verification of customer/client requirements
• Track metrics continually to meet the increasing FAI load throughout the year
• Develop and operate quality management systems to drive quality excellence and business performance
• Manage process improvement efforts using quality methodologies and principles
• Provide operational excellence practices and training
• Identify and assess enterprise risks, developing an integrated approach to actively manage those risks
• Analyze designated performance measures and reports to ensure work is consistently and effectively performed

Deliverables or Project Scope:

• Provide delivery assurance, quoting and supply chain support as aligned to contract details.
• Responsibilities include managing supplier POCs, updating appropriate tracking systems, maintaining lines of communication to client stakeholders, and escalating potential issues to senior analysts and project team lead.

Collaboration Tools or Platforms:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook)
• SAP ERP

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must Reside in San Antonio TX
• Attention to detail
• Highly organized
• Communication skills
• Understanding of data sensitivity/security
• 6 months of experience in professional office setting OR
• Earned Associates or Bachelors degree in Business or related field from an accredited institution

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry
• 6+ months working knowledge in MS Office Suite: Excel and Outlook
• 6+ months supply chain/procurement or delivery assurance experience
• 6+ months working knowledge with SAP ERP

Compliance Notes

This is a contractor role administered through a third‑party payroll supplier. The supplier will determine compensation, benefits, and applicable employment policies.

The contractor will not be eligible for employee benefits from Accenture.

The supplier will ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws including ADA, FMLA, and local ordinances.

Contractors must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for work authorization in the United States.

Individuals currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Contractor candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest. A criminal conviction history is not an absolute bar to engagement with Accenture.

Accenture will not discriminate against individuals because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another individual. Those with access to compensation information as a part of their job functions may not disclose such information unless the disclosure is:

• In response to a formal complaint or charge,
• In furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, or
• Consistent with Accenture’s legal duty to furnish information

California residents or those planning to work from Los Angeles County should review additional notifications here.

Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the contractor engagement process.

Compensation Disclosure

Compensation for contractor roles supporting Accenture is determined by the contractor’s employer BCforward, and varies depending on factors such as location, role, skill set, and experience.

As required by law, below you’ll find the reasonable range of compensation BCforwardexpects to pay for this role as set forth below.

We anticipate this contractor role will be posted until 10/2/2026.

BCforward offers a market competitive suite of benefits including but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer‑provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and 401k.

See more information on our benefits here: https://www.bcforward.com/bcforward-benefits/

Hourly Rate by State

• California: $22.00 to $33.00
• Colorado: $20.50 to $29.50
• Connecticut: $29.00 to $44.00
• District of Columbia: $24.00 to $35.00
• Illinois: $21.00 to $30.00
• Maine: $20.00 to $28.00
• Maryland: $22.50 to $31.50
• Massachusetts: $24.50 to $34.50
• Minnesota: $21.00 to $29.00
• New York: $23.50 to $34.00
• New Jersey: $23.00 to $33.00
• Ohio: $19.00 to $27.00
• Virginia: $21.50 to $30.00
• Washington State: $25.00 to $36.00

Drug‑Free Workplace

Accenture maintains a drug‑free workplace. Engaging in illegal activities, including drug abuse, may result in termination or other appropriate action.

The unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, transfer, dispensation, possession, or use of controlled substances or marijuana in the workplace is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accenture believes that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All decisions regarding contractor engagement shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Accenture’s commitment to diversity and inclusion extends to all individuals performing services on its behalf, including those engaged through third‑party suppliers. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Equal Opportunity Statement.

Accenture is an EEO and Affi

Accenture is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and ensuring equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities or religious observances.

If you are hired to perform services as a contractor for Accenture, you may request reasonable accommodations through the supplier, which will coordinate with Accenture as needed to support your ability to perform essential job functions.