Quality Specialist

AeroFlow Technologies LLC; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Paid personal time

Learning & development

Job summary

Western Pneumatic Tube Co., a division of AeroFlow Technologies, is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist for our Kirkland, Washington facility. The role partners with site leaders and suppliers to establish quality objectives, drive continuous improvement, and sustain a safe manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will lead quality procedures, participate in AS9100 audits, and collaborate across Engineering, Inspection, and Manufacturing to resolve issues and drive root-cause

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of aerospace quality experience or equivalent.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret specifications.
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and disciplined processes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Quality Manager with developing and maintaining quality procedures and work instructions.
• Create certification packages for outgoing products.
• Maintain and update specifications and the equipment-calibration database.
• Support the quality management system and conduct internal audits per AS9100.
• Coordinate with Purchasing on the approved supplier list and certifications.
• Facilitate root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Inspection, and Manufacturing to resolve issues.
• Ensure nonconformances and CAPAs are completed on time.
• Coordinate training and maintain training records.
• Perform other duties per quality-system requirements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T knowledge

Aerospace quality

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Western Pneumatic Tube Co., a division of AeroFlow Technologies, we specialize in creating complex tube and duct assemblies using high-performance materials capable of withstanding extreme pressure, temperature, and chemical interactions. You can even find AeroFlow Technologies products aboard NASA’s Space Launch System and in F-35 fighter jets. That’s the level of quality and innovation you’ll be part of when you join our team.

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist for our Kirkland, Washington facility. Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, this role partners with site leaders, employees, customers, and suppliers to establish and achieve quality objectives, strengthen operational performance, lead continuous improvement, and support a safe and efficient manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be a strategic, big-picture leader who empowers others to take ownership and pride in branch operations.

So, what will you be doing as a Quality Assurance Specialist?

• Assist the Quality Manager with developing and maintaining quality procedures and work instructions.
• Create certification packages for outgoing products.
• Maintain and update specifications and the equipment-calibration database.
• Support the company’s quality management system and conduct internal audits in accordance with AS9100 requirements.
• Partner with Purchasing to manage the approved supplier list, track supplier performance, and review outside-vendor certifications for compliance with specification requirements.
• Facilitate effective root-cause analysis and corrective action using appropriate problem-solving techniques.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Inspection, and Manufacturing to resolve customer complaints.
• Ensure internal nonconformances and corrective and preventive actions are completed effectively and on time.
• Coordinate with leads and supervisors to conduct employee training and maintain training records.
• Perform other duties as needed in accordance with quality-system requirements.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in aerospace quality, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, operation sheets, and related technical documentation.
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Computer proficiency with Windows, Microsoft Office, and email.
• A genuine commitment to continuous improvement and disciplined processes, with a willingness to analyze, challenge, and improve processes.
• Integrity, dependability, attention to detail, and thoroughness.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• A self-starting, hands-on approach.

Reasons You’ll Love It Here

We offer a full suite of employee benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, paid personal time, opportunities to give back to the local community, and support for learning and professional development. Our Learning & Development team also offers in-house training on topics such as front-line supervisor essentials and managing conflict in the workplace.

Our Commitment to You

We’re proud to be strongly rooted in an inclusive, people-focused culture. Our values include integrity, ownership, and authenticity. We take these values to heart, and if you do as well, you’ll fit right in.

AeroFlow Technologies is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, we will take steps to ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

AeroFlow Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including status as a protected veteran or an individual with a disability.

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