Quality Assurance Technician

Airbus•Bingen, WA

13d•$31 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Aerovel (The Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program) is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our aircraft quality department based in Bingen, WA. As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and compliance of unmanned aircraft systems. You will collaborate closely with engineering, supplier, and manufacturing personnel to uphold rigorous quality control standards and processes. Your attention to detail, precision, and commitment to excellence will be essential as we continue to advance the field of unmanned aviation. Meet the Team: The Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program offers one of the most advanced small tactical unmanned aerial systems (STUAS) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). It can be used day or night by US and allied forces for a diverse range of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) on land and at sea. Your Working Environment: Nestled in the heart of the stunning Columbia River Gorge in Bingen, WA, our workplace offers innovation and the ability to contribute to game-changing solutions while enjoying the flexibility to spread your wings. Whether it's solving complex challenges, or celebrating victories, you’ll be part of a cohesive crew that thrives on innovation and the beauty that the Pacific Northwest has to offer!

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Four (4) years' experience in a manufacturing environment in a QA/QC role; preferably under an approved quality management system such as AS9100 or ISO9001
Less than 10 % Domestic and International Travel involved
Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and bill of materials (BOMs)
Ability to use hand tools, calibrated instruments, measurement equipment, microscopes, and testing fixtures.
Exceptional attention to detail to conduct thorough inspections and maintain accurate records.
Experience and working knowledge of production techniques and quality systems in the aerospace manufacturing environment.
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English
MS office or G Suite systems proficiency

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelors Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience in Aviation or robotics industry
Experience in unmanned aviation industry
Current/Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant License
FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)
FCC 2nd Class License
Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) Certificate
Proficiency in French, German or Spanish
Adobe Acrobat proficiency
Deltek CostPoint proficiency
Aras PDM proficiency
SolidWorks proficiency
Experience with TipQA or other Quality Management Systems

Responsibilities

Quality Control: 35%
Perform required technical inspections to receive or reject incoming material, airframes, aircraft components and to detect/report suspected unapproved parts
Perform in-process inspections for components in sub-assembly and final assembly stations. This will include assessing electrical and composite components as well as complex sub-assemblies. Need MRO and paint shop to judge the serviceability or rejection of manufactured parts, electrical components, and paint
Assist with and/or review investigations into quality-related issues
Monitor and track corrective actions to address any quality issues
Use precision measuring tools and equipment to assess dimensions, tolerances, and material properties
Identify defects, discrepancies, and non-conformances, document findings and work with appropriate stakeholders to correct or mitigate recurrence. Physically and systematically quarantine non-conforming components and assemblies identified during inspections
Perform First Article Inspections
Ensure proper tagging, identification and airworthiness of production parts
Quality Assurance: 35%
Develop, implement, and maintain quality control processes and documentation
Document QC inspection results, non-conformances, and other quality-related issues; communicate and resolve these findings and recommendations for corrective and preventative actions
Develop and implement quality related policies, procedures, and programs
Develop necessary inspection requirements from supplier, incoming, in process, and final inspection points as required.
Conduct internal audits on manufacturing lines to assess adherence to established quality standards, contributing to the enhancement of overall quality control.
Collaborate with production personnel to ensure adherence to quality standards during manufacturing and assembly
Quality Department Support/Continuous Improvement: 30%
Apply Airbus Core Values to create an environment for success, set the example, uphold the standard and welcome challenges while maintaining integrity, commitment, confidence, teamwork, customer focus, respect and reliability
Engage in seamless collaboration with the manufacturing team to swiftly identify and effectively resolve issues associated with incoming materials, ensuring production processes run smoothly.
Work with engineers to improve component specifications and recommend actions to prevent occurrence of non-conformances.
Promote ongoing improvements that lead to greater customer satisfaction, cost efficiency of operations, and procedural and regulatory compliance.
Additional Responsibilities:
Other duties as assigned at management discretion

Benefits

Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Prescription insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Basic & Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, Short and Long-term Disability insurance, 401(k), Paid time off including paid holidays, Tuition Assistance, Bonus(es) subject to performance criteria.

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