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 activity. The position processes FAI and deliverable submissions, including receiving and analyzing parts and documentation, maintaining records, communicating submission status, and handling parts after processing. It conducts selective inspections under Quality Engineering direction and processes nonconforming material through the required workflows. Additional support includes Corrective Action Request processing, product evaluation, sorting, continuous improvement activities, DCMA Source Inspection, shipping coordination, preparation of final inspection documentation, customer inspections, and audit support. The technician also develops and maintains quality process instructions and performs other assigned duties. Assignments are semi-routine in nature. Flight-test duties include completing required documentation, documenting nonconformances, performing pre- and post-flight visual inspections, removing and replacing field-replaceable aircraft components, and recording flight test results. The role requires frequent work outdoors in varying weather conditions when supporting flight-test activity, travel to and from remote flying sites on a daily basis, and willingness to work overtime. The posting identifies the worker type as contractor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
One to two 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 necessary 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 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 and sit, talk and hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
Must meet applicable ITAR/EAR eligibility requirements: 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 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 and strong organizational, time-management, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
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 personal, team, and company performance.
Teamwork and collaboration, with a focus on team success.

Responsibilities

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