Overview
Quality Assurance Specialist Jobs in Irvine, CA at Akkodis
Title: Quality Assurance Specialist
Company: Akkodis
Location: Irvine, CA
Akkodis is seeking a for a Quality Assurance Administrator at Location: Irvine, CA for a contract Duration: 12+Months with potential to direct hire.
Pay Range: $22/h- $25/h; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Industry: Aerospace / Contract Manufacturing
Schedule: M-F 7am – 3pm
Position Summary
The Quality Assurance Administrator supports the Quality organization by maintaining accurate quality records, compiling customer specific data packs, and ensuring compliance with aerospace quality requirements. This role requires hands on experience with AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), aerospace customer portals, and strong administrative and organizational skills to support contract manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Compile and review AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to ensure completeness, accuracy, and customer compliance
- Prepare and maintain customer quality data packs, including certifications, inspection reports, material traceability, and process records
- Upload, submit, and manage documentation through aerospace customer portals (e.g., Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Airbus, or equivalent)
- Control and maintain quality records in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements
- Support internal and external audits by retrieving and organizing quality documentation
- Coordinate with Quality Engineers, Production, Purchasing, and Planning to obtain required documentation
- Track document status and ensure timely submission to meet customer delivery requirements
- Assist with document control activities, including revision management and retention requirements
- Communicate professionally with customers regarding quality documentation issues or clarifications
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality Management System (QMS)
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or higher preferred
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a Quality, Manufacturing, or Aerospace environment
- Working knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements
- Experience compiling and submitting aerospace customer data packs
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook; SharePoint experience a plus)
- Familiarity with aerospace customer portals and electronic document submission systems
- Strong attention to detail and document accuracy
- Excellent organizational, time management, and record keeping skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a contract manufacturing aerospace company
- Familiarity with AS9100 Quality Management Systems
- Exposure to ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Epicor, NetSuite)
- Prior experience supporting customer or third party audits
- Core Competencies
- Detail oriented and methodical
- Strong follow through and accountability
- Customer focused mindset
- Collaborative and proactive communicator
- High level of professionalism and confidentiality with quality records
If you feel this is not something that you are currently interested in but know of someone who might be, please share the details with them or let me know their details so I can reach out to them! Here are the specs on the role, for your records:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
· The California Fair Chance Act
· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
