Quality Assurance Specialist
Job Description
- Manage and maintain the quality system, including plans, documentation, procedures, and training
- Address internal and external quality issues, overseeing corrective and preventive actions
- Support contract reviews and customer change requests related to quality
- Ensure proper inspection processes, personnel, and methods for incoming materials, final QC, rework, scrap evaluation, and supplier quality
- Conduct audits to verify compliance with internal quality standards, customer requirements, and external regulations such as AAR and ISO
- Oversee inspection and testing equipment, including calibration programs
- Maintain quality records, including training, inspections, testing, and customer documentation
- Evaluate suppliers and subcontractors while managing the approved vendor list
- Coordinate customer inspections, inquiries, and follow-ups
- Develop and deliver quality training for production staff
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED; associate or bachelor’s degree highly preferred
- 3 years’ experience as supervisor or quality lead in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with auditing and equipment inspection
- AIAG Core Tools
- Requires working knowledge and expertise in areas including machining, welding, assembly, mechanical devices
- Previous training or ability to be trained on practical application of quality tools including SPC, FMEA, Process Mapping, Control Plans, M-1003 or has/ is Greenbelt Certified/Trained
- Read and understand precision instruments, gauges, blueprints, and technical drawings
- ASQ certification is a plus
Meet Your Recruiter
National Account Manager
Amy is a National Account Manager at Sterling Engineering with 13 years of recruiting experience, specializing in manufacturing, engineering, and skilled trades recruitment. She has spent 10 years with Sterling, supporting clients across a variety of industrial and technical environments.
Amy focuses on recruiting for manufacturing operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, supply chain, and leadership-level positions. Her experience allows her to understand the needs of both candidates and hiring teams, helping create strong matches that align with technical requirements, career goals, and culture fit.
Amy is passionate about building long-term relationships with candidates and clients. She enjoys working in fast-paced recruiting environments where communication, problem-solving, and a clear understanding of operational needs are critical to making successful placements.
Known for her straightforward, responsive, and relationship-driven approach, Amy supports a smooth hiring process from start to finish while helping people and organizations move forward with confidence.