Quality Technician II

Providien Thermoforming LLC•San Diego, CA

5h•$28 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician II is a senior technical contributor within the Quality Assurance team. This role serves as the subject matter expert in metrology and inspection, ensuring that all product and process conformance activities are executed accurately and efficiently. The Quality Technician II plays an active role in supporting daily production operations, driving measurable improvement in quality performance trends, and leading the First Article Inspection (FAI) process. This position requires a high degree of technical precision, cross-functional collaboration, and independent judgment.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in a quality technician or inspection role, preferably in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience completing and reviewing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering blueprints, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5M.
Working knowledge of quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or ISO 13485.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English required.
Arithmetic: add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Basic algebra: manipulate equations and expressions to solve for unknown values.
Basic geometry: work with shapes, angles, lines, and planes in a measurement context.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and SharePoint.
Experience with quality or ERP software; familiarity with enterprise systems preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including experience working with cross-functional teams.
Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and measurement accuracy.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a positive and collaborative approach.
Flexibility to work additional hours on short notice to meet production, customer, or project demands.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the medical device, aerospace, or defense industries preferred.
Associate degree in Metallurgy, Electrical Technology, Quality, Mechanical Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
Technical degree or certification in Metrology preferred.
Experience training others in GD&T and measurement techniques is a plus.
Proficiency in a second language is a plus.
ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Review technical data packages, including source inspection lots, customer specifications, purchase order codes, and associated quality notes.
Interpret requirements from procedures, specifications, work instructions, travelers, and other controlled documents; apply them to inspection plans.
Operate a broad range of mechanical and electrical inspection equipment, including Instron tensile testers, environmental chambers, optical comparators, microscopes, arm CMMs, micrometers, calipers, tape measures, depth gauges, ball gauges, and levels.
Perform visual and dimensional inspection using sampling or 100% methods; approve conforming product for shipment or identify and segregate nonconforming material.
Interpret test output data to determine pass/fail results; complete test reports, Certificates of Conformance (CofC), and First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) accurately and on time.
Perform tests and inspections in accordance with applicable MIL-SPEC, ASTM, customer, and internal standards.
Investigate customer complaints and internal quality failures; support corrective action and failure analysis requests using structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 5 Whys, 8D, fishbone analysis).
Coordinate and document root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities.
Support Material Review Board (MRB) activities, including documentation and disposition of nonconforming material.
Enter and manage quality notifications and nonconformance records in the company's quality or ERP system.
Report daily quality performance metrics and corrective action status at the daily production startup meeting.
Conduct periodic product and process audits.
Maintain accurate and traceable inspection documentation, including routers, signature sheets, and final inspection records.
Lead and support the First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) process, maintaining throughput and accuracy.
Assist in onboarding and training Quality Inspectors on inspection techniques, equipment use, and documentation standards.
Other duties as required in support of the department and the company.