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Posted June 17, 2026 · 67 days agoLast seen August 23, 2026Est. expiry July 22, 2026

Senior QMS Specialist

Hayward, California, United States
Onsite · Technology
Full-time · Mid-Level
English
No degree required
4 years experience
About the role

The Quality Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring the organization’s Quality Management System (QMS) complies with AS9100D, AQAP 2110 & 23120, and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 EHS standards and applicable regulatory, customer, and internal requirements. This role plays a critical part in maintaining certification, supporting audits, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring product and process compliance within aerospace and defense environments. Protecting certification and revenue by maintaining AS9100D compliance. Ensures the company remains eligible to win and retain aerospace and defense contracts. Reducing risk and cost of poor quality through effective corrective actions and robust processes minimizes defects, rework, escapes, and potential regulatory penalties. Strengthening audit readiness and outcomes with proactive compliance management leads to smoother audits, fewer findings, and stronger relationships with customers and certification bodies. Improving operational performance and embedding quality into processes enhances efficiency, consistency, and product reliability across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain. Building a culture of quality and accountability through training and cross-functional collaboration, this role elevates awareness and ownership of quality at all levels of the organization. Enhancing customer confidence and satisfaction delivering compliant, high-reliability products reinforces the company’s reputation and supports long-term partnerships.

Job Details

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and continuously improve the AS9100D-compliant Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards, including AS9100D, ISO 9001, AQAP 2110 and 23120 customer-specific requirements
  • Lead and support internal, external, and certification audits, including preparation, execution, and follow-up
  • Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on AS9100D clauses and requirements
  • Develop, review, and control quality documentation (procedures, work instructions, records)
  • Manage Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) processes, including root cause analysis and effectiveness verification
  • Monitor and report on key quality metrics (KPIs) and compliance performance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, supply chain) to ensure compliance across operations
  • Support supplier quality activities, including audits, evaluations, and corrective actions
  • Conduct training sessions on QMS processes and AS9100D requirements
  • Ensure proper control of nonconforming products, including disposition and documentation
  • Participate in risk management and continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)

Requirements

  • 3–7+ years of experience in quality assurance/compliance within aerospace or defense industries
  • Hands-on experience with AS9100D certification and audits
  • Strong understanding of QMS principles and regulatory requirements

Education Level

No degree required

Benefits & Perks

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