Quality Assurance Technician

SAIC • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

SAIC is seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Technician to ensure that received materials and components meet engineering, quality, contract, program, and customer requirements before they enter products and systems. The role supports mission success, safety, and customer satisfaction by identifying nonconforming materials and helping resolve quality issues.

The technician performs incoming inspections and reviews supplier documentation, including material certifications, certificates of conformance, test data, and inspection reports. Visual and dimensional inspections are conducted using standard inspection and test equipment. The position works under the general direction of engineers or senior quality staff and collaborates with engineering, supply chain, operations, suppliers, and production or warehouse staff. It also involves creating and maintaining non-conformance reports and keeping accurate quality records.

Work is performed in warehouse, laboratory, and/or production environments. The work may involve industrial noise, moving equipment, and stored materials. Inspection activities may require standing, walking, bending, and handling materials; lifting up to 30–40 pounds as required; and using appropriate personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience options: an associate degree in Engineering Technology, formal electronics training from a technical school, or Class A or B military school in electronics or communications, plus three years of practical experience in laboratory testing, manufacturing, or maintenance; or a high school diploma or GED plus five years of practical experience in laboratory testing, manufacturing, or maintenance.
• Have practical experience applying basic engineering or technical principles to inspection, testing, or maintenance tasks.
• Be able to work from engineering drawings, technical orders, manuals, specifications, and schematics to perform inspection or technical duties.
• Have experience performing visual and dimensional inspections using common measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and scales.
• Be able to read and interpret engineering drawings or blueprints, specifications, and quality or technical documentation.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to follow established technical procedures and work instructions.
• Have basic computer proficiency, such as using email and entering data into spreadsheets, quality databases, or ERP systems.
• Be a U.S. citizen and able to meet applicable government or customer access and background investigation requirements.
• Be able to stand, walk, bend, and handle materials during inspection activities, lift up to 30–40 pounds as required, and use appropriate PPE as required by the work area and company policies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of basic quality tools, including non-conformance control, corrective and preventative actions (CAPA), root cause analysis, and basic sampling concepts.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar quality management systems.
• Experience with ERP or quality management software for recording inspections and NCRs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineers, suppliers, and production or warehouse staff.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple inspections in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspections of materials, components, assemblies, and equipment for compliance with engineering drawings and specifications, purchase order and contract requirements, and applicable program and customer standards.
• Review supplier documentation, including material certifications, certificates of conformance, test data, and inspection reports.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspections using standard inspection and test equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and scales.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate quality records.
• Create and maintain Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) when issues are found.
• Work with engineers, supply chain, and operations to resolve quality issues.
• Follow technical documents, procedures, and work instructions to support daily inspection and quality operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree