Quality Specialist Job at Robert Half (Santa Ana)

Quality Specialist

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Santa Ana

Category:
Manufacturing

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Job Description:

We are looking for a Quality Specialist to join the Product Quality Team in Santa Ana. This Quality Specialist is responsible for monitoring, inspecting, and proposing measures to correct or improve the incoming inspection process to meet quality standards. They are a highly motivated team player willing to support a fast-paced team environment. They will partner across the organization and help prioritize process and product quality issues that impact the effectiveness of the incoming materials inspection process, as well as provide support for end-of-line supplier inspection. As a quality specialist, they are also responsible for monitoring, inspecting, and proposing measures to correct or improve final product quality standards. This role will focus on both product quality issues and process issues that impact efficiencies and completeness of inspection operations.

Job Responsibility:

Manage the site Materials Review Board (MRB) process
Inspect and verify non-conforming parts at the site and at supplier sites as assigned
Partner with the site Supplier Quality Engineering organization to support supplier quality control
Assist in root cause analysis
Assist in dispositioning non-conforming material and ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner
Manage internal re-work to support dispositions
Ensure data collection and entry are accurate and complete for the MRB process
Communicate process performance and quality issues to key stakeholders to drive improvements
Execute vendor return material authorizations (RMA) in partnership with warehouse and buyers to ensure material leaves the MRB area for suppliers
Perform verification of First Article Inspection (FAI) on incoming material and coordinate acceptance of FAI data submitted by suppliers
Manage quality containment processes for material, tooling, and inspection equipment involved in non-conformances impacting production capacity and capability
Create inspection plans for incoming material, in-process inspection steps, and end-of-line inspection, as directed by product quality engineers
execute inspection as needed
Train technicians and inspectors to execute inspection plans and data capture in the process
Propose, develop, and implement quality assurance policies and procedures and review them with product quality engineers
Review and propose continuous improvement projects for productivity gains, quality improvements, and benefits to company quality policy
Deep dive into data and traceability investigations to identify trends, oddities, inconsistencies, and variation impacting the effectiveness of processes, procedures, and product quality

Requirements:

Associate degree or equivalent in a related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in metrology inspection or a quality role
Experience with production support and quality management
Proficiency with ERP/MES software and inspection data management software
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Experience with calibrated equipment (calipers, micrometers, CMM, Faro arm, OMM, etc.)
Knowledge and understanding of dimensioning and tolerancing per Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings (wire diagrams, work instructions, CAD)
Ability to analyze inspection results and provide feedback to production, manufacturing engineering, and quality engineering departments
Experience using investigative equipment such as x-ray inspection, digital characterization, material certificates of compliance, etc.
Experience in a facility with AS9100, ISO9001, IATF 16949, or similar QMS standards
Experience with validation and testing of assemblies and their components
Experience communicating with suppliers and cross-functional teams
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice to have:

Technical or associate degree in a related quality, mechanical, or aerospace engineering field
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, Quality Improvement Associate, or equivalent
IPC-A-610 or IPC-A-620 certification
Knowledge of Six Sigma, TQM, TPS, Lean, and low-rate production
Experience inspecting electrical and electronic components (power supplies, PCBs, wire harnesses)
Experience auditing processes and procedures in a manufacturing environment
Detail-oriented self-starter with minimal oversight and strong ability to communicate with different cross-functional teams

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Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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