Quality Assurance Specialist - Aerospace Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

*This role is being filled directly. We do not accept unsolicited outreach from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Applications and referrals submitted by third-party recruiters will not be accepted, reviewed, or eligible for placement fees.

Are you a detail-oriented quality professional who thrives on solving problems and driving continuous improvement? We’re looking for a Quality Control Specialist for our aerospace manufacturing facility to help uphold manufacturing excellence on our production floor, someone who knows their way around measurement equipment, process audits, and structured problem-solving.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct in-process product audits on production lines and communicate findings to the QA/QC Manager
• Identify, contain, and disposition non-conforming parts using 5 Why, DMAIC, and 4-Step Problem-Solving methodologies
• Collaborate with the Metrology Department to calibrate gauges, check fixtures, and measurement devices
• Perform daily process checks, validate measurement data, and ensure out-of-spec conditions are handled correctly
• Support process capability studies, validate equipment, and implement error-proofing solutions
• Facilitate quality training and monitor application of best practices on the production floor

What You Bring

• 2–5 years of quality and/or manufacturing experience (aerospace industry preferred)
• Foundational knowledge of quality management systems, SPC, and process capability analysis
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and dimensional specifications
• Hands-on experience with metrology practices and manufacturing measurement devices
• Proficiency with structured problem-solving frameworks (5 Why, DMAIC, Lean)
• Experience with Visual Quality or a comparable quality management system
• Strong communication skills, able to convey technical information to cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

Education & Certifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• 2–4 years of experience facilitating training in a manufacturing environment
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred (not required)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Paid sick leave and paid vacation
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Costco membership

*This is an on-site position. We are currently unable to offer relocation assistance, and candidates local to the Tempe/Phoenix metro area are encouraged to apply.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Tube Specialties, Inc. in Tempe, Arizona is a small business that specializes in precision tube fabrication for the Aircraft/Aerospace and Defense industries. Founded in 1973, TSI is dedicated to delivering high-quality, intricate assemblies, including complex manifolds, bent assemblies, and critical components for fighter jets and anti-ballistic missiles. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and innovation. TSI possesses most aerospace certifications (AS9100, NADCAP) as well as we are an E4B4 security company.