Quality Compliance Specialist Contract (2nd Shift)
Job Location:
Garden Grove, CA - USA
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Job Summary
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 were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do opening up and protecting our planet.With over 16000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
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 standardsincluding AS9100 FAA and customer-specific requirementsbefore archival. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced precision-focused environment and partners effectively across teams to resolve issues swiftly and compliantly.
2nd Shift: 11:00am - 8:00pm
- 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
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum 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:
- Bachelors 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
Salary Range: $63289.00 - $79112.00
Well 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 weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its 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.
Were 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 arethe place where human dreams plus humanendeavour shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
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About Company
GKN Aerospace is a global engineering group that make essential components for industries that touch lives across the globe
