Documentation Specialist - Aerospace

For almost 30 years, SQA Services has been a leader in providing managed supplier quality services — including audits, assessments, corrective actions, inspections, remediation, and engineering — to manufacturers across all industries. We deliver services by deploying expert quality assurance professionals across the United States and in 90+ countries to support client and supplier sites on demand.

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented Documentation Specialist to join our team and support a leading aerospace company specializing in flight deck window production. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week, 3-month contract with potential for extension.

• Review manufacturing documentation (e.g., technical drawings, assembly instructions, material specs, quality reports, test data) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with industry standards and customer requirements
• Ensure documentation adheres to AS9100, FAA, and customer-specific standards
• Work with engineering and quality teams to confirm alignment with production processes and regulatory guidelines
• Verify version control of manufacturing documents, ensuring the most current versions are used
• Perform other related tasks as assigned

• Technical knowledge as an inspector, documentation control reviewer, junior engineer, or related field (or a combination of relevant education and experience)
• Understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, materials, and standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001, FAA regulations)
• Knowledge of First Article Inspection (FAIs)
• Proficiency in document management software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• 2+ years of experience in documentation control or manufacturing documentation review in aerospace or a similarly regulated industry
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to identify discrepancies in technical documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality assurance, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of documentation review, quality, or manufacturing support experience in aerospace or a similar industry
• Certification in AS9100 Internal Auditing or Quality Engineering (CQE)
• Proficiency with ERP/document control systems (e.g., SAP, Windchill)
• Working knowledge of GD&T and aerospace technical drawings

Note:

SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.​

This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. As such, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role.

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