Production QA - Quality Technician

Safari Land•Santa Fe, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Quality Assurance (QA) Technician Location: Santa Fe, NM Employment Type: Full Time Experience Level: Mid-level (2–4 years) Reporting To: Quality Assurance (QA) Manager Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join our team. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity of our quality systems and ensuring compliance with both commercial and high-integrity nuclear standards. Reporting directly to the QA Manager, you will support engineering projects through meticulous documentation control, hands-on inspection, and rigorous testing protocols in an environment governed by ISO 9001 and ASME NQA-1. Reporting Structure & Accountability Direct Report: This position reports directly to the Quality Assurance Manager. Communication Loop: Act as a key liaison between the QA Manager and the Engineering/Production departments, providing regular updates on non-conformance trends and audit readiness. Autonomy: Expected to exercise independent judgment when identifying quality deviations and possesses the authority to "stop work" if safety or compliance is at risk.

Requirements

Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical engineering drawings.
Strong proficiency in navigating Windows file structures and managing shared network drives.
Intermediate skills in Excel (pivot tables and formula-based tracking).
Professional formatting for technical procedures and reports in Word.
Expertise in creating, OCR-scanning, and "flattening" PDFs, as well as using digital signatures for controlled document distribution in Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to [25] lbs.
Manual dexterity required for handling precision components and operating test equipment.

Nice To Haves

Preferred working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ASME NQA-1.

Responsibilities

Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) documentation in strict accordance with ISO 9001 and NQA-1.
Manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) to ensure all engineering drawings and procedures are version-controlled.
Ensure "Lifetime Records" and quality evidence are archived correctly to meet nuclear-grade traceability standards.
Perform Incoming Quality Control (IQC) and final inspections using required Measurement and Test Equipment.
Identify and document non-conformances (NCRs); assist the QA Manager in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action (CA).
Provide QC support for functional, mechanical, or environmental tests on products based on engineering test plans.
Support engineers in the setup of test fixtures and the collection of objective evidence for validation.
Summarize test data into formal reports per NQA-1 reporting standards.
Perform on-site visits to supplier facilities to assess quality capabilities and adherence to procurement requirements.
Ability to travel up to 10% for supplier audits and site inspections.