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Quality Documentation Specialist

PCX Aerostructures, LLC
United States, California, Santa Ana
2040 East Dyer Road (Show on map)
Oct 16, 2026

Title
Quality Documentation Specialist

About the Organization
Applied Aerospace & Defense (Applied) is a premier provider of advanced design, engineering, and vertically integrated manufacturing solutions for leading and next-generation space and defense technology companies. Applied builds complex hardware for extreme operating environments and is focused on three core markets: Space and Launch Systems, Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, and C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems. With decades of space and defense manufacturing heritage, Applied combines deep material science and IP-enabled process expertise with the ability to enable rapid prototyping, enhance new product development, and responsively scale production. Across its nationwide infrastructure of advanced manufacturing facilities, Applied continuously supports a balanced mix of next-generation technology and platform development, large scale production programs, and aftermarket sustainment for enduring platforms.

EOE Statement
Applied Aerospace and Defense is an equal opportunity employer.

Description

The Quality Documentation Specialist is responsible for generating, revising, scanning, indexing and archiving various forms of Quality Documentation for a diversified line of Aerospace components and assemblies in accordance with Customer, Internal and Industry Standard requirements.

Pay Range: $23.00 to $28.00 per hour, depending on experience



Position Requirements

  • Scan, index and store Receiving Documentation and completed Work Orders/Jobs in database for archive and retrieval.
  • Generate or assist in the generation, compilation and completion of FAI Documentation packages for customer Source Inspection requirements.
  • Familiar with working with manufacturing documentation such as router, travelers or work orders, bill of materials and receivers.
  • Comply to company process and procedures, including maintaining a clean and safe working area
  • Performs other duties as required.


Minimum Qualifications



  • 0-2 years inspection experience in Aviation / Aerospace industry experience
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Knowledge of AS9102 and preparing component details and top assembly FAI's
  • Must read and write in English language
  • Ability to read blue prints, interpreting technical data, industry specifications, material specifications, and customer specification requirements
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and outside processes such as machining, heat treat, welding, NDT.
  • Computer skills - Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Office Suite required
  • Knowledge of QMS documentation requirements per AS9100.
  • Must be able to pass a background check, drug screening and basic visual acuity exam (near vision 20/30 or better in at least one eye, natural or corrected).


Desired Qualifications



  • Familiar with MRP and industry quality systems
  • Familiar with CMM inspection reports and data
  • Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision and in a team environment.
  • Capable of multi-tasking with sufficient ease to meet multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiar with use of customer portal to submit FAI documentation
  • Experience with lean methodologies such as 5S, 5 Whys and A3 etc
  • Ability to read blue prints, interpreting technical data, industry specifications, material specifications, and customer specification requirement
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and outside processes such as machining, heat treat, welding, NDT.



Physical Requirements (Lifting, Walking, Bending, Stooping, Kneeling etc)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to sit at a desk and work at a computer for prolonged periods. Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs at times.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening and applicants must meet INTEGRAL AEROSPACE security standards as imposed by DoD, including the issuance of any necessary security clearance by the U.S. Government within a reasonable time after commencement of employment. The Company will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Applied Aerospace & Defense is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees



Shift
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Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Location
Applied Aerospace & Defense, Santa Ana

Category
Quality-Santa Ana

Req Number
QUA-26-00021

Position
Quality Documentation Specialist

Close Date

Post Internal Days
0

Number of Openings
1

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Hiring Manager(s)
Jacqueline Cadena

This position is currently accepting applications.

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