Job Title: Quality Assurance Associate
Job Description
We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Quality Administrator – Level 1 to join a growing quality assurance team within a manufacturing environment. In this entry-level role, you will work closely with quality engineers, compliance specialists, and production staff to manage document logs, organize quality data, and support daily inspection workflows. This is a hands-on opportunity to build foundational knowledge in quality management systems, support compliance requirements, and contribute to an efficient, audit-ready operation.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, organize, and update quality records, travelers, inspection logs, and standard operating procedures in both physical files and the quality management system.
- Perform document control activities to ensure accurate, current, and properly stored quality documentation.
- Assist the quality team with preparing inspection packets and gathering calibration records needed for inspections and audits.
- Organize documentation for internal and external audits to ensure completeness and accessibility.
- Compile daily scrap logs, non-conformance reports, and basic yield metrics into standardized spreadsheets or database trackers.
- Receive, label, and log incoming sample parts, test coupons, and quality supplies, maintaining an organized and clean work area.
- Support continuous improvement activities by participating in plant 5S, administrative housekeeping, and Lean initiatives to keep the quality office and archives organized and audit-ready.
- Strictly comply with all safety rules, data security protocols such as ITAR and CMMC guidelines, and company standard operating procedures.
- Coordinate with production and engineering teams regarding missing paperwork, traveler corrections, or non-conformance logging to ensure smooth workflow.
- Assist, under the direction of senior staff, with routing customer documentation requests and collecting vendor certificates of analysis from external partners.
- Collaborate daily with quality management and senior quality staff to receive task assignments, document control guidance, and mentorship for professional growth.
Essential Skills
- Experience or strong interest in quality assurance and document control within a manufacturing or technical environment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints sufficiently to support quality documentation and inspection workflows.
- Basic understanding of quality management systems and quality assurance principles.
- Proficiency in data entry and maintaining organized records in both physical and electronic formats.
- Ability to generate and update reports, including scrap logs, non-conformance reports, and yield metrics, using spreadsheets or database tools.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling documentation and quality data.
- Ability to follow established procedures and strictly adhere to safety rules and data security protocols such as ITAR and CMMC guidelines.
- Effective communication skills to work with quality management, production, engineering teams, and occasionally vendors and customers.
- Organizational skills to manage multiple documents, sample parts, and quality supplies in a structured and efficient manner.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality standards used in aerospace and high-reliability manufacturing environments.
- Exposure to or understanding of Lean principles and 5S practices in an office or production setting.
- Comfort working with standardized spreadsheets, databases, or quality software tools for reporting and tracking.
- Interest in building a career in quality assurance, compliance, or manufacturing operations.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment that supports complex, technically challenging applications.
Why Work Here?
You will join an established engineered solutions provider that develops and manufactures custom integrated solutions for high-reliability, severe environment, and technically challenging applications. The organization supports a diverse range of industries, including semiconductor equipment manufacturing, medical and life science, aerospace and defense, industrial, electronics, and energy, offering exposure to cutting-edge technologies and complex products. With a long-standing history and multiple manufacturing locations, you gain stability, opportunities for professional development, and mentorship from experienced quality professionals. The culture emphasizes continuous improvement, collaboration across teams, and a commitment to delivering critical solutions for leading global organizations.
Work Environment
This role is based in a manufacturing company located in Poway, working within a quality office and production environment. You will collaborate closely with quality management, quality staff, production, and engineering teams, and occasionally interface with vendors and customers for documentation-related activities. The setting emphasizes organization, cleanliness, and adherence to 5S and Lean practices, with a focus on maintaining audit-ready archives and secure handling of sensitive data under ITAR and CMMC guidelines. The work involves regular use of quality management systems, physical files, spreadsheets, and database trackers, and requires consistent compliance with safety rules and standard operating procedures in a structured, process-driven environment.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Poway, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/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)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Poway,CA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.
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.
Posting ID: JP-006282121