Senior Quality Assurance Specialist

Senior Aerospace Quality Specialist – Precision with Purpose | Align Aerospace – Chatsworth, CA

Ready to grow your quality career in aerospace?

Are you the most experienced go-to person for aerospace quality problem solving, catching the smallest details, and making confident calls? Do you want to build a career—not just a job—with paid training enhancing your aerospace knowledge, customer/supplier interaction, and providing a clear growth path?

Join Align Aerospace as an advanced Aerospace Quality Specialist—where your sharp eye in quality keeps aircraft safe, your voice strengthens our team, and your career takes off.

Why This Role is Awesome:

• You'll Do More Than Inspect – You'll own the quality game from First Article Inspections (FAIs) to root cause investigations, while also working with suppliers and customers to solve issues and prevent them from happening again.
• Grow While You Work – We invest in you. From cross-training to certifications, we offer paid development to build your skills and move you forward.
• Be the Go-To Expert – Whether it's decoding blueprints, reading GD&T, or leading corrective actions, you'll be the one others rely on.
• Great Vibes, Real Tools – This is a hands-on, tool-forward job in a busy warehouse setting where accuracy meets action

What You'll Be Doing:

• Conduct advanced First Article Inspections (FAIs) using micrometers, calipers, ring/thread gauges, optical comparators, and more
• Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, and customer specs using GD&T
• Investigate and resolve supplier and customer non-conformances
• Work through quality portals to manage customer claims and rejections
• Log NCRs and inspection results into SAP and Excel like a pro
• Lead or support internal/external audits, including supplier corrective actions
• Collaborate across departments—Production, Sales, Customer Service, and Quality
• Mentor junior inspectors and help elevate team standards

What Will You Bring as the Ideal Candidate?

• Experience:
  3–5+ years of hands-on inspection experience in aerospace, medical devices, or other high-precision manufacturing environments utilizing all levels of FAI techniques.
• Computer Skills
  : Confident navigating inspection software, SAP/ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel
• Tool Guru
  : Expertise with tools like micrometers, calipers, ring/thread gauges, CMM, and optical comparators
• Quality Expert
  : Deep familiarity with AS9100, AS9102, ISO 9001, FAI's and customer quality requirements
• Decision Maker
  : A sharp eye and decisive judgment – you've led FAIs and made tough calls with confidence
• Strong organizational skills
  – from paperwork to multitasking electronically in a fast-paced environment
• Focus and grit
  – you'll be seated at a desk, inspecting in a warm, active warehouse environment.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Internal auditor certifications (AS9100 or ASQ CQA/CQI)
• Experience using Net-Inspect or other similar inspection systems
• Delegated source inspector credentialing
• SAE or similar inspection certifications.

Benefits We're Proud Of

• 401(k) with company match
• Bonus opportunity annually
• Medical, Dental, and FREE Vision Coverage
• Company-paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays + Generous PTO
• Flexible schedules with your choice of Mon-Fri or off every other Monday/Friday
• Casual work environment – no lab coats, just casual jeans
• Kickstart your shift in style – with our awesome shoe credit program
• Ongoing career development opportunities

Ready to be the quality expert that helps keep aircraft safe and customers happy?

Apply today and start your ascent with Align Aerospace — where precision meets purpose.

At Align Aerospace, we believe diversity fuels innovation and success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual—regardless of race, color, religion, gender, identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic—is valued and empowered to thrive. We welcome unique perspectives and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Let's build the future of aerospace — together.

Onsite Position In Chatsworth, CA 91311
: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)