Quality Compliance Specialist

Job Description:

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90 of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-driven and collaborative Quality Compliance Specialist to support our aerospace manufacturing operations by reviewing, verifying, and validating completed production documentation. This role ensures that all records meet rigorous industry standards, including AS9100, FAA, and customer-specific requirements, before archival. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, precision-focused environment and partners effectively across teams to resolve issues swiftly and compliantly.

Job Responsibilities

Conduct final review of completed manufacturing documentation (e.g., work orders, inspection records) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with aerospace quality standards
Validate signatures, entries, dates, and part traceability across batch records
Work proactively with production, engineering, quality assurance, and document control teams to resolve discrepancies before records are archived
Ensure documentation meets AS9100 and FAA compliance standards, as well as internal procedures and customer contract requirements
Support quality audits, customer inspections, and regulatory reviews by retrieving and explaining documentation
Log, track, and report recurring issues and recommend process improvements
Contribute to the development and refinement of procedures related to document handling, retention, and compliance

Job Requirements:

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required
2 years of experience in manufacturing quality, document compliance, or equivalent
Understanding of AS9100, ISO, and FAA compliance frameworks, or other relevant regulatory requirements
Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively across all levels
Skilled with Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be U.S. Person in compliance with U.S. ITAR regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, or field related to Document Control
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Responsive, collaborative, and deadline-driven
Commitment to continuous learning and process excellence

Compensation Data

Compensation Range: $63,289.00 - $79,112.00

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

Job Ident #: 1388947833

Company Details

GKN Aerospace

3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/

GKN is a global engineering business. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for most of the world’s leading aircraft, vehicle and machinery manufacturers. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing...

Benefits:
To be discussed at time of employment

Supported Manufacturers:
Boeing
Airbus
Lockheed Martin

Supported Models:
787
A350XWB
F-35

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Job Info

Location

Garden Grove, California, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

GKN Aerospace

3951 Alabama Highway 229
Tallassee, Alabama 36078 USA
www.gknaerospace.com/