Quality Specialist III

GROW WITH US AND STAY EXTRAORDINARY:
Launch your career to new heights with Innoflight—one of San Diego’s fastest-growing Aerospace and Defense innovators. Here, visionary minds engineer the future of space technology through pioneering, compact, and cyber-secure solutions. From software-defined radios to cutting-edge cryptographic systems and avionics, everything we build powers the next era of New Space. Join our small, agile, and mission-driven team where your work has real impact and your growth has no limits. We’re not just reaching for the stars—we’re engineering them. Let’s innovate the infinite, together.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:
As a Quality Specialist III , you’ll play a key role in ensuring the quality, compliance, and continuous improvement of Innoflight’s products and processes. You’ll lead complex quality assurance activities across multiple programs, perform advanced inspections and audits, investigate production and process challenges, and develop solutions that improve operational performance. Working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Program Management, customers, and suppliers, you’ll help strengthen our quality systems, support company-level certifications, and ensure our products and processes meet the high standards expected in the aerospace industry.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

- Leads Quality Initiatives: Leads and supports Quality, Engineering, and Operations programs and initiatives designed to achieve operational goals, improve quality, and enhance organizational performance.
- Develops Quality Systems: Develops, implements, and maintains quality assurance policies, procedures, control plans, and work instructions across multiple functional areas.
- Drives Process Improvement: Independently identifies opportunities to optimize internal and external processes, implementing improvements that increase quality, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
- Supports Quality Certifications: Contributes to company-level quality certifications and assessments, including CMMI Maturity Level 2/3 and AS9000/AS9100 initiatives.
- Leads Internal Audits: Plans and performs internal audits to evaluate QMS compliance and ensure processes and systems align with applicable industry standards and requirements.
- Performs Quality Inspections: Conducts advanced inspections and quality tests across multiple programs, verifying compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and established procedures.
- Drives Corrective Actions: Identifies production, process, and workflow issues, performs root cause analysis, and implements corrective actions to resolve problems and prevent recurrence.
- Manages Program Audits: Plans, schedules, and conducts monthly, quarterly, and annual program audits to evaluate performance, compliance, and adherence to quality requirements.
- Maintains Quality Documentation: Develops and maintains quality documentation, audit reports, work instructions, control plans, and other records required to support effective quality management.
- Manages Quality Risk: Develops risk mitigation strategies, establishes performance metrics, and evaluates methodologies to identify and address potential quality and operational risks.
- Supports Customers: Provides direct customer support for hardware and software failures by troubleshooting issues, identifying root causes, and delivering effective resolutions aligned with customer expectations.
- Manages Supplier Quality: Interfaces with suppliers to ensure quality requirements are met, supports supplier issue resolution, and maintains effective supplier relationships with limited travel as required.
- Ensures Compliance: Monitors adherence to company standards, safety requirements, regulatory guidelines, and quality system requirements across assigned programs.
- Provides Technical Leadership: Collaborates with cross-functional teams and provides quality expertise, guidance, and recommendations to support successful program and organizational outcomes.

YOU’RE AWESOME AT:

- Quality Assurance & Compliance: Applying quality management principles, conducting audits and inspections, interpreting requirements, and ensuring processes consistently meet applicable standards.
- Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving: Investigating complex production and process issues, identifying root causes, developing corrective actions, and implementing sustainable solutions.
- Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and operational performance through data analysis, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Building strong relationships across Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Program Management, customers, and suppliers to drive alignment and successful outcomes.
 
## WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. 5+ years of cross-functional experience across Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, Operations, and/or Program or Product Management. Experience in the aerospace industry or another highly regulated industry preferred. Experience supporting quality management systems, audits, inspections, corrective actions, and process improvement initiatives. Experience contributing to corporate quality certifications and compliance activities preferred. Proficiency with business systems and databases for data entry, information extraction, analysis, and reporting. Strong PC skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio. Experience working with corporate systems and organizational structures; experience in a small to mid-sized company preferred. Strong problem-solving, negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders across multiple functions. Exceptional attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and precision. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and lead initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The starting base salary for this position ranges from $95,601 to $143,401 per year , depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to a competitive base salary, Innoflight offers a well-rounded compensation package that includes a Profit-Sharing Bonus and a Cash Performance Bonus to reward both individual and company performance. Additional benefits include:

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- 401(k) with 3% company match (automatic enrollment)
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, HSA & life insurance
- 10 paid holidays + 120 hours PTO (starting in year one)
- Access to ancillary benefits such as critical illness, accident, disability, legal and pet insurance.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE :

- Flexible Work-Life Balance:  Enjoy a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off—whether you use it to recharge, work on a passion project, or spend time with family, the choice is yours.
- Continuous Learning & Development:  We’re serious about professional development. From tuition reimbursement to internal "Ask Me Anything" sessions and weekly “Lunch & Learns,” we make learning a core part of the job.
- Mission-Driven Culture:  We aren’t just building tech—we’re enabling the next era of space exploration. Our Culture Ambassadors help lead initiatives around inclusion, positivity, recognition, and transparency. Here, your voice is heard, your work is respected, and your individuality is celebrated.

BE YOU, WITH US:
At Innoflight, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone belongs. We recognize that great talent comes in many forms, and you don’t need to meet every requirement to bring value to our team. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t check every box.

YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Potential new employees must successfully complete a background check which includes criminal search, education certification and employment verification prior to hire. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S as you must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

A NOTE TO STAFFING AGENCIES:
Innoflight does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies, recruiters, or any third-party sources. Any such submissions will be considered property of Innoflight, and no fees will be paid in the event a candidate is hired from an unsolicited referral.

To California residents applying for this job, please read Innoflight’s CCPA Notice: https://www.innoflight.com/careers/california-consumer-privacy-act-notice-for-job-applicants.

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