Quality Inspector - Aerospace - Level 1 (Contract) in Los Angeles

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionFor almost 30 years, SQA Services has been a leader in providing managed supplier quality services — including audits, assessments, corrective actions, inspections, remediation, and engineering — to manufacturers across all industries. We deliver services by deploying expert quality assurance professionals across the United States and in 90+ countries to support client and supplier sites on demand.
We are seeking a highly detail-oriented Documentation Specialist to join our team and support a leading aerospace company specializing in flight deck window production. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week, 3-month contract with potential for extension. This role has an anticipated mid-September start date.Key Responsibilities

• Review manufacturing documentation (e.g., technical drawings, assembly instructions, material specs, quality reports, test data) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with industry standards and customer requirements
• Ensure documentation adheres to AS9100, FAA, and customer-specific standards
• Work with engineering and quality teams to confirm alignment with production processes and regulatory guidelines
• Verify version control of manufacturing documents, ensuring the most current versions are used
• Perform other related tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Technical knowledge as an inspector, documentation control reviewer, junior engineer, or related field (or a combination of relevant education and experience)
• Understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, materials, and standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA regulations)
• Knowledge of First Article Inspection (FAIs)
• Proficiency in document management software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• 2+ years of experience in documentation control or manufacturing documentation review in aerospace or a similarly regulated industry
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies in technical documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality assurance, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of documentation review, quality, or manufacturing support experience in aerospace or a similar industry
• Certification in AS9100 Internal Auditing or Quality Engineering (CQE)
• Proficiency with ERP/document control systems (e.g., SAP, Windchill)
• Working knowledge of GD&T and aerospace technical drawings

50% hourly rate for any travel time ("p2p")Mileage reimbursement at the US gov't rate ($0.70 per mile driven). Untaxed.Note:
SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, and is not influenced by race, , , , , veteran status, , , , , marital status, or any other legally protected status.​
This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. As such, the candidate must be a U.S. or U.S. lawful permanent (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role.
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