QA Clerk

TriMas Corporation • El Cajon, CA

5d • $24 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Clerk supports the AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS) by maintaining controlled quality records, supporting document control activities, and ensuring data accuracy, traceability, and compliance with customer, regulatory, and export control requirements. This position contributes directly to audit readiness and protection of controlled technical data in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1–3 years of experience in document control, or equivalent
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and traceability
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PDF Readers/Editors)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation on blueprints and certifications
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an AS9100 or ISO 9001 certified environment
• Familiarity with AS9100 clauses related to documented information, operational control, and performance evaluation
• Experience supporting internal, customer, or third-party audits
• Familiarity with ERP and electronic QMS systems
• Basic awareness of ITAR/EAR requirements in an aerospace or defense environment

Responsibilities

• Maintain, control, and retain quality records in accordance with AS9100 requirements for documented information and record retention
• Verify completeness and accuracy of inspection records, certificates of conformance (CoC), material certifications, and test reports
• Ensure full traceability of parts, materials, and documentation throughout the manufacturing and inspection lifecycle
• Enter, maintain, and validate quality data within ERP and/or electronic QMS systems to ensure data integrity
• Support Approved Supplier processes; Assist with contamination exercises as needed
• Assist with preparation and organization of quality records for internal, customer, and third-party (AS9100) audits
• Ensure compliance with customer-specific, regulatory, and internal quality requirements
• Handle proprietary, confidential, and export-controlled information in accordance with ITAR, EAR, and company policies
• Support process improvement and training activities

Benefits

• Medical Insurance and Prescription Drugs
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (may include vacation and sick time)
• Retirement Program
• Other Voluntary Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED