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Quality Assurance Specialist

Toyon Research Corporation
Goleta, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/15/2025 CLOSED ON 1/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Specialist position at Toyon Research Corporation?

Description

U.S. Citizenship is Required. Ability to qualify for a US Department of Defense security clearance required.

This position is in person.

The Quality Assurance Specialist will support the operation of the Quality Management System (QMS) of the Aerospace Systems team. This role will report directly to the Aerospace Systems Quality Manager and will contribute significantly to upholding the quality of our manufacturing processes. A successful candidate will possess strong critical thinking skills, a motivation for continuous improvement, and an acute attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate closely with Aerospace team members to ensure compliance with relevant quality requirements
  • Conduct quality reviews for controlled documentation and completed manufacturing travelers
  • Assist with third party and internal audits including performance of root cause evaluations and enacting corrective action plans
  • Track and consolidate key performance indicator data including supplier performance, and nonconformance rates
  • Manage the creation, review, and retention of a wide variety of controlled documents in support of the QMS and customer requirements, including first article inspection reports, configuration management reports, nonconforming material records, process deviations, build records, and calibrated tool maintenance
  • Identify improvements to existing processes and review effectivity of process changes.
  • Lead the management of suppliers including evaluation and approval of prospective suppliers, engagement with project managers on active orders, issuance and tracking of supplier corrective actions, performance of supplier audits
  • Track changes to required standards (e.g., customer quality requirements documents, AS9102, AS5553, EIA- 649, etc.) and assist with updating internal processes for continued compliance

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree: Business, engineering, or a related field preferred
  • Minimum of 4 years of work experience
  • Previous experience working under a QMS, ISO 9001 or AS9100 preferred
  • Proficient in crafting presentations, handling spreadsheets, preparing reports, and composing procedures using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software applications
  • Showcase strong organizational skills and a consistent approach to planning
  • Able to communicate and facilitate collaboration of cross-discipline team members

Preferred Qualifications

  • Possess an in-depth understanding of AS9100
  • Experience in a high value aerospace manufacturing environment
  • Experience in procurement

WE OFFER AN EXCEPTIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PACKAGE!

  • Competitive Industry Pay
  • 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance Premium
  • HSA with Employer Contributions
  • Dental and Vision Coverage Options
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation and Sick leave
  • Company Funded 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plans
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Discretionary Bonus Eligibility

The annual pay range for the Quality Assurance Specialist position is $75,000 to $115,000.

The posted pay range values provide the candidate with guidance on annual base compensation for the position, at a full time level of effort, exclusive of overtime, bonus, and benefits-related compensation, over a range of qualifications that may fit hiring objectives. Toyon Research Corporation will consider the individual candidate’s education, work experience, applicable knowledge, skills and training, among other factors, when preparing an offer of employment.

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