Quality Assurance Specialist

Robert Half Permanent Placement is excited to partner with an aerospace industry manufacturer in the Buffalo, NY area on their search for a skilled Quality Assurance Associate. This role has a starting wage of $32 - $38 per hour depending on experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Our great client is going through a growth stage and needs to add a Quality Assurance professional with direct experience with First Article Inspection Reports that can step right in a be a part of a highly functioning Quality team. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Support the aerospace quality management system through inspections, audits, data analysis, and continuous improvement activitiesPerform AS9102 First Article Inspections (FAIs) to verify product compliance and documentation accuracyConduct incoming inspection of machined parts and purchased components, including review of certifications and test reportsDocument nonconformances and assist with product failure investigations and corrective action effortsEnsure compliance with customer-specific, aerospace, and AS9100 quality requirementsMaintain calibration and inspection records and help support overall AS9100 quality system requirementsUse mechanical, optical, electrical, and pressure measuring equipment to inspect components, soldered assemblies, and welds to applicable standardsProvide technical guidance to the inspection team as needed and leverage strong drawing interpretation, inspection, and Microsoft Office/Excel skills Strong knowledge of AS9100 and hands-on experience performing AS9102 First Article Inspections, with the ability to support aerospace quality inspection activitiesAble to read and interpret electrical assembly diagrams and mechanical drawings and inspect soldered work and welds to IPC-J-STD-001D and AWS-D17.1:2001 standardsProficient in using precision inspection tools, including digital and analog micrometers, calipers, depth gauges, dial indicators, thread gauges, pin gauges, optical comparators, gauge blocks, and 10X–30X microscopesComfortable using electrical and pressure measuring equipment, along with standard office technology and Microsoft Office, especially Excel, while providing technical direction to the inspection team as needed Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.