QA Clerk

Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist Job Description

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Specialist to maintain our AS9100 Quality Management System, ensuring data accuracy, traceability, and audit readiness through quality records and document control. This role is integral to supporting our compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain controlled quality records and documentation.

• Review inspection records, certificates of conformance, material certifications, and test reports.

• Ensure traceability of parts, materials, inspections, and documentation.

• Enter and validate quality data in ERP and electronic Quality Management Systems (eQMS).

• Support documentation for approved suppliers.

• Prepare quality records for internal, customer, and third-party audits.

• Read and interpret blueprints, certifications, and technical documentation.

• Maintain compliance with AS9100, customer, regulatory, ITAR, and EAR requirements.

Essential Skills

• 13 years of experience in document control or equivalent.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and PDF readers/editors.

• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and blueprints.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in an AS9100 or ISO 9001 certified environment.

• Familiarity with ERP and eQMS systems.

• Knowledge of ITAR/EAR requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with AS9100 clauses related to documented information, operational control, and performance evaluation.

• Experience supporting internal, customer, or third-party audits.

• Basic awareness of product safety and ethics, including prevention of counterfeit parts.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team committed to quality and continuous improvement in aerospace manufacturing. We foster an environment focused on ethical behavior, product safety, and compliance, offering a rewarding career with opportunities for growth and development.

Work Environment

This role is located on-site at our El Cajon, CA facility, requiring presence 5 days a week. You will work in both office and manufacturing environments, with desk space fully equipped with office essentials like copier/scanner/printer. The position involves sitting most of the day with minimal lifting requirements, occasionally interacting with manufacturing floor operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of El Cajon, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of El Cajon, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in El Cajon,CA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.