Quality Specialist

Job Title: Quality Specialist Location: Charleroi, PA (Onsite) Type: Contract-to-Hire Compensation: $30/hr

Clearance: Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance

Overview

We are seeking a Quality Specialist to support a leading aerospace and defense organization in Charleroi, PA. In this role, you'll be responsible for evaluating product quality, comparing defects against established standards, reviewing QA documentation, and supporting corrective action and rework verification activities. This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly technical environment supporting cutting-edge and often classified technologies while ensuring compliance with strict quality and workmanship standards. The ideal candidate has experience with industry quality standards, strong inspection skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Compare product defects against applicable quality standards and recommend disposition.
• Review and disposition quality assurance documentation.
• Verify implementation of corrective actions and approved rework activities.
• Participate in internal audits, inspections, and quality reviews.
• Monitor compliance with established processes, procedures, and customer requirements.
• Represent the customer's quality expectations throughout the manufacturing process.
• Support program and project teams by identifying quality issues and recommending improvements.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 1+ year of quality assurance, inspection, manufacturing, or related experience.
• Experience with J-STD-001, J-STD-002, IPC-A-610, MIL-STD-883, NASA standards, or similar quality standards.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret Security Clearance within a reasonable timeframe.
• Strong understanding of basic electrical and/or mechanical technologies.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and workmanship standards.
• Experience using inspection and measurement equipment.
• Willingness to obtain required certifications within 30 days of hire if needed.

Preferred

• Current certification in J-STD-001, J-STD-002, IPC-A-610, MIL-STD-883, or related standards.
• Experience working within aerospace, defense, electronics manufacturing, or highly regulated environments.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Experience participating in audits and corrective action processes.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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