**Job Title: Quality Specialist** Job Description In this role, you will be responsible for a wide range of quality-related tasks, including material quality inspections, non-conforming material follow-up, final unit inspections, critical to quality inspections, and in-process inspections. You will carry out SOP audits, equipment qualification, and apply various problem-solving tools to identify root causes and implement permanent solutions. Effective communication with the production team and multiple departments is essential. Responsibilities + Conduct material quality inspections and follow up on non-conforming materials using the SCAR process. + Perform final unit, critical to quality, and in-process inspections. + Execute SOP audits and equipment qualifications. + Utilize problem-solving tools to identify root causes and implement permanent solutions. + Communicate inspection results through standardized metrics. + Engage in daily communication with the production team on CPRs and 100% inspections. + Collaborate with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, Production, Shipping, and Inside Sales. + Complete other duties within the quality system as assigned by the QA manager. Essential Skills + Material quality inspections + Non-conforming material follow-up + Final unit inspections + Critical to Quality inspections + In process inspections + SOP audits + Equipment qualification + Effective communication with multiple functions + High attention to detail + Adaptability in a physically demanding environment Additional Skills & Qualifications + Comfortable lifting 50lbs + Use of various measurement tools (tape measure, calipers, protractor, feeler gauge) + Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Avante + Good oral and written communication skills + Strong interpersonal skills to work with multiple functions in a team environment + Interpret product prints for dimensions and tolerances + Ability to work with minimal direct supervision; must be a self-starter + Ability to manage your own schedule with multiple priorities + Able to perform arithmetic calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; working with fractions, decimals, and percentages + Good vision and color acuity + High school degree or GED preferred + Minimum 1 year of experience preferred Why Work Here? Join a company that values a people-centered culture and a family-like team environment. Enjoy frequent cookouts and employee appreciation events. Upon being hired as a full-time employee, you will receive benefits, including a comprehensive medical, vision, and dental package. Take advantage of a monthly incentive program and participate in employee home makeovers. We also offer a referral bonus program to reward your contributions to our growing team. Work Environment This is a fully on-site position located in West Des Moines, Iowa. You will work within a manufacturing environment across three facilities in WDM and one in Norwalk. The facilities are not temperature-controlled and can become hot, especially during busy seasons. Expect to be part of a team of 10-15 people within a larger group of approximately 100 employees per facility. The current schedule operates from 32-40 hours a week, with potential 50-hour work weeks during the busy season, including working two Saturdays a month. The dress code requires work-appropriate shirts, jeans or shorts, and steel-toe shoes. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Des Moines, Iowa. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in West Des Moines,IA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.