• West Des Moines, IA
  • $23.21 Per Hour
3 days ago

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Apollo Professional Solutions

West Des Moines, IA 50265

Pay Rate: $23.21/Hr.

Posted 10/12/2026

Job ID: 77669

Job Description

Quality Specialist

West Des Moines

Contract - 2nd Shift, 5/40

2nd Shift Pay Rate: $23.21/Hr.

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401k Required Qualifications: Quality Specialist

  • US Person
  • Ability to run CMM programs and support inspection activities.
  • Ability to interpret blueprints, technical data, and manuals.
  • Ability to perform inspections and document results using required systems and processes.
  • Ability to work with operations, engineering, and cross-functional teams.

Position Summary: Quality Specialist

  • Supports quality assurance activities and compliance with organizational standards.
  • Helps maintain product and process excellence across the organization.
  • Works closely with operations, engineering, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities: Quality Specialist

  • Run CMM programs supporting incoming inspection, in-process checks, FAIRs, IOS updates, and final inspections.
  • Ensure materials and assemblies conform to drawing specifications, tolerances, procedures, and customer requirements.
  • Interpret blueprints, data, and manuals to determine inspection and testing requirements.
  • Verify conformity of production parts, development work, investigations, fixturing, and gaging using Keyance systems, Optical Comparators, and CMM equipment.
  • Review paperwork and routers for completeness and accuracy.
  • Review and validate new CMM programs for proper setup and conformance.
  • Perform visual inspections using IOS books and PowerPoint source files.
  • Complete electronic and paper documentation, including turnback forms, inspection data, test data, and SAP transactions.
  • Participate in continuous improvement activities and support problem-solving efforts with operations and stakeholders.
  • Follow all EHS, Quality, and organizational rules, guidelines, and standards.
  • Work overtime or extended shifts as needed to support business requirements.
  • Perform other assigned duties.

Meet Your Recruiter

Erica Price

About West Des Moines, IA

Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore our job opportunities in the vibrant area surrounding West Des Moines, Iowa! This charming city, located in the heart of the Hawkeye State, offers job seekers a unique blend of Midwestern hospitality, bustling urban centers, and stunning natural beauty. With renowned art galleries like the Des Moines Art Center, eclectic cuisine options, exciting theater performances at the Des Moines Civic Center, and the chance to catch a game at Principal Park, home of the Iowa Cubs, there is never a dull moment in West Des Moines. Whether youre drawn to the citys thriving business scene, outdoor recreational activities at Raccoon River Park, or the welcoming community spirit, West Des Moines has something for everyone. Dont miss out on the opportunity to grow your career in this dynamic and inviting region!

Salary Notes: The compensation listed reflects the good-faith rate currently anticipated for this position and may be adjusted, where permitted by law, based on business needs, applicable qualifications and experience.

EEO Statement: Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationWest Des Moines, IA
IndustryOther/Not Classified
Company Size100 to 499 employees
Year Founded1983
Websitehttp://apollopros.com/

About Company

Apollo Professional Solutions was founded by Gayle A. Williams in 1983 as a technical staffing firm supporting New England aerospace companies. Today, Apollo has grown into a $40 million year company, with 5 regional offices nationwide that offers diversified support to industries that include: defense, military, aeronautical, civil, food & beverage, healthcare, marine, pharmaceutical and scientific industries, as well as local government. We are an equal opportunity employers, that is also certified as a Women’s Business Enterprise by WBENC as well as the State of Massachusetts (SOWMBA Office.)

Skills

  • Blueprintsunmatched
  • Capability Maturity Model (CMM)unmatched
  • Check Processingunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
  • Network Routersunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Quality Assuranceunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • SAPunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Test Dataunmatched
  • Test Requirementsunmatched
  • Theaterunmatched
  • Tolerance Analysisunmatched
  • Vision Comparatorunmatched

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