Mission
Position Overview: We are seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure product conformity, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity across our supplier network and manufacturing operations. In this role, you will perform supplier source inspections, manage non-conformances, and implement immediate containment strategies to safeguard production schedules. Additionally, you will drive QA capability development by authoring procedures, conducting training, and tracking program metrics to maintain strict compliance with aviation authorities (e.g., FAA, TCCA).
Key Responsibilities:
Supplier & Source Inspection:
Perform source inspections at supplier sites to verify that parts, assemblies, and materials conform to technical specifications and quality standards.
Ensure robust physical and documentation traceability for all parts and process non-conformances.
Containment & Risk Mitigation:
Implement and validate immediate containment actions at supplier or internal sites to protect line flow and prevent defect escape.
Proactively identify early-stage quality risks, escalate critical concerns, and support rapid cross-functional decision-making to minimize production downtime.
Training & Capability Building:
Coordinate and deliver training on core Quality Assurance materials, including Supplier Quality Management (SQM), internal/external auditing, and Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) processes.
Apply effective presentation and instructional methods to ensure team alignment with quality standards.
Quality Governance, Process Mapping & Reporting:
Author, maintain, and update quality policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and project documentation.
Execute benchmarking analysis, documentation mapping, and process workflows.
Compile quality metrics, track program performance, and generate monthly executive reports using MS Office tools.
Profile
Qualifications & Requirements:
Experience: Typically 3+ years of experience in a technical field (such as Quality Assurance, technical writing, process documentation, or technology integration).
Regulatory & Quality Expertise:
Strong working knowledge and interpretation skills regarding regulatory Quality Systems (e.g., TCCA, FAA) and QA methodologies.
Familiarity with Supplier Quality Management (SQM), auditing standards, and PMA guidelines.
Six Sigma Green Belt certification is preferred.
Technical & Analytical Skills:
Proficiency in data compilation, program tracking, benchmarking, and documentation/process mapping.
Strong background in policy/procedure drafting and document configuration maintenance.
Tools & Applications: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting, analytics, and presentation development.
Soft Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and training delivery skills; ability to manage priorities and drive accountability under tight schedules.