Quality Compliance Specialist - Contract (1st Shift)

GKN Aerospace; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace invites a detail-oriented Quality Compliance Specialist to support aerospace manufacturing documentation. You will review, verify, and validate records to ensure AS9100, FAA, and customer requirements before archival.

The role operates on a 1st shift (7:00am–4:00pm) and requires collaboration with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues swiftly and compliantly. A strong eye for detail and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing quality, document compliance, or equivalent.
• Understanding of AS9100, ISO, and FAA compliance frameworks, or other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively across all levels.
• Skilled with Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Must be U.S. Person in compliance with U.S. ITAR regulations.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance or related field (document control).

Responsibilities

• Conduct final review of completed manufacturing documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with aerospace quality standards.
• Validate signatures, entries, dates, and part traceability across batch records.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality assurance, and document control teams to resolve discrepancies before records are archived.
• Ensure documentation meets AS9100 and FAA compliance standards, as well as internal procedures and customer contract requirements.
• Support quality audits, customer inspections, and regulatory reviews by retrieving and explaining documentation.
• Log, track, and report recurring issues and recommend process improvements.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of procedures related to document handling, retention, and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance or related field (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Quality Compliance Specialist - Contract (1st Shift)

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-driven and collaborative Quality Compliance Specialist to support our aerospace manufacturing operations by reviewing, verifying, and validating completed production documentation. This role ensures that all records meet rigorous industry standards—including AS9100, FAA, and customer-specific requirements—before archival. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, precision-focused environment and partners effectively across teams to resolve issues swiftly and compliantly.

1st Shift: 7:00am - 4:00pm

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct final review of completed manufacturing documentation (e.g., work orders, inspection records) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with aerospace quality standards
• Validate signatures, entries, dates, and part traceability across batch records
• Work proactively with production, engineering, quality assurance, and document control teams to resolve discrepancies before records are archived
• Ensure documentation meets AS9100 and FAA compliance standards, as well as internal procedures and customer contract requirements
• Support quality audits, customer inspections, and regulatory reviews by retrieving and explaining documentation
• Log, track, and report recurring issues and recommend process improvements
• Contribute to the development and refinement of procedures related to document handling, retention, and compliance

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing quality, document compliance, or equivalent
• Understanding of AS9100, ISO, and FAA compliance frameworks, or other relevant regulatory requirements
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively across all levels
• Skilled with Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be U.S. Person in compliance with U.S. ITAR regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, or field related to Document Control
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Responsive, collaborative, and deadline-driven
• Commitment to continuous learning and process excellence

Compensation Data

Salary Range: $63,289.00 - $79,112.00

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We arethe place where human dreams, plus humanendeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

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