Quality Assurance Technician

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Frederick, MD

21d

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician provides technical support to engineers and scientists on moderately complex components, devices, materials, products, processes, and equipment. The role tests, modifies, reworks, repairs, inspects, and coordinates electronic, optical, and mechanical assemblies, working from drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications, sketches, and other documentation. The technician may design and test prototype assemblies and production units, use judgment to bring units within quality-control specifications, and perform related manufacturing processes under minimal supervision. The position also supports quality engineering activities, inspection planning, material review board investigations, process surveillance and audits, and calibration activities. The technician may guide or train other technicians and works with other departments to help ensure the efficient flow of information and materials.

Requirements

Associate's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience in the field or a related area.
Strong decision-making and leadership skills.
Experience handling small, delicate components and using ESD practices.
Experience safely handling chemicals.
Experience using computer applications, including Access, Excel, and LabVIEW.
Good mechanical skills.

Nice To Haves

Soldering and wirebonding experience.
Experience with MRP.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to engineers and scientists on moderately complex components, devices, materials, products, processes, and equipment.
Test, modify, rework, repair, and inspect electronic, optical, and mechanical assemblies.
Work from wiring and assembly drawings, operation sheets, engineering specifications, sketches, and other written documents.
Design and test prototype assemblies and production units.
Use judgment in reworking or rewiring units to meet quality-control specifications.
Perform related manufacturing processes.
Work under minimal supervision and provide guidance to other technicians as needed.
Interpret and follow SOPs, safety rules, and other written documents.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements and certifications.
Assist in training new team members.
Interface with other departments to support efficient flow of information and materials.
Meet production deadlines and monitor finished-product quality, raw-material stock levels, and compliance outcomes.
Coordinate multiple activities and reprioritize as operational conditions change.
Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the organization's mission, values, and culture.
Collect data and review documentation for conformance, accuracy, and completeness.
Coordinate and/or inspect products for conformance to drawings and documentation.
Interpret and apply industry standards such as IPC 610 and ANSI J-STD-001.
Assist Quality Engineers with inspection plans, MRB investigations, and process surveillance and audit activities.
Collect data, coordinate and perform calibration activities, and assist with verification of equipment and tooling status and improvement opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Company contribution to a health savings account.
Telemedicine.
Life and disability insurance.
Legal insurance.
401(k) savings plan.
Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Career-growth, professional-development, and skill-enhancement programs and activities.
Flexible work schedules through a 9/80 program.
Competitive vacation.
Health and emergency leave.
Paid parental leave.
Community service hours.
Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only.