Quality Technician II

AeroVironment•Simi Valley, CA

About The Position

The Quality Technician II supports the Quality Engineering group by processing First Article Inspection (FAI) and Part Approval Process submissions, conducting selective inspections, analyzing and processing internal nonconforming material, and providing administrative and logistical support. The role also represents the Quality Department in witnessing and documenting UAV flight acceptance test activities. The technician works on semi-routine assignments, supports Quality Engineers and related teams, and helps maintain quality records, documentation, and process instructions. The position involves supporting inspection and audit activities, coordinating shipment-related work, and traveling daily to and from remote flying sites. It is a contractor position and requires access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information; applicants must meet applicable U.S.-person or export-license requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
1–2 years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Demonstrated expertise in mechanical inspection methods and skills, including surface plate work, hand tools, and gauges.
Ability to read and understand drawing requirements, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing to ANSI Y14.5.
Basic knowledge of FAI validation and verification process requirements.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Basic knowledge of engineering drawings and specification systems.
Ability to complete required flight-test documentation and properly document nonconformances.
Skills to perform pre- and post-flight visual inspections on flight hardware and components and remove and replace field-replaceable aircraft components.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Ability and willingness to travel daily to and from remote flying sites.
Valid California driver's license and clean driving record.
Willingness to work overtime.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions during flight-test activity when needed.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry or move objects of varying shapes and sizes.
Regular ability to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
For access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information, must qualify as a U.S. person or be eligible for an export license; some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Two-year technical degree.
Quality system courses and/or equivalent experience.
Aerospace quality management system experience (AS9100DD) and/or internal audit experience.
Ability to accurately record and manage data, records, files, and other documents.
Analytical problem-solving approach, strong organizational skills, and effective time management, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
Strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
Ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
Commitment to learning from mistakes and improving individual, team, and company performance.
Focus on teamwork and collaboration, and prioritizing team success.

Responsibilities

Process inbound and outbound FAI and deliverable submissions, including inspecting parts and documentation, completing records and logs, communicating submission status, processing parts, and maintaining associated files.
Conduct selective inspections under the direction of the Quality Engineering group, document results, communicate with concerned parties, and process material using the Agile/Oracle database.
Retrieve, analyze, document, and process internal nonconforming material through required nonconformance processes; communicate status and route material to internal or external suppliers as needed.
Provide general support to Quality Engineers, including communication, Corrective Action Request processing, product evaluation, and exceptional sorting activities.
Support continuous improvement initiatives using A3 and Six Sigma DMAIC forms.
Support the DCMA Source Inspection process.
Coordinate with Shipping and Contracts to ensure timely delivery.
Create final inspection documentation packages, including COCs and TDRs, and support internal or external customer inspections as necessary.
Represent and support Quality Engineers during internal and third-party audits, including audits involving the measurement and documented systems.
Develop and maintain process instructions for quality-related activities.
Witness and document UAV flight acceptance test activity, complete flight-test documentation, and record flight-test results in Excel spreadsheets.
Perform pre- and post-flight visual inspections of flight hardware and components, document nonconformances, and remove and replace field-replaceable aircraft components.
Travel daily to and from remote flying sites.
Perform other duties as assigned.