Quality Technician IV (1st Shift)

Opto-Knowledge Systems • Torrance, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

OKSI is seeking a Quality Technician IV to serve as the senior-most floor quality technician, providing expert-level inspection coverage and day-to-day technical leadership for the Quality team during a period of AS9100D compliance activities, QMS modernization, and preparation for a second facility. This is a hands-on role for an experienced quality professional who can operate with minimal oversight, own complex inspection and nonconformance decisions, mentor junior technicians, and serve as the Quality Manager's primary floor-level deputy.

Requirements

• NDT Level II certification (per NAS410 or equivalent) or comparable advanced quality/inspection credential required
• Expert-level command of inspection methods and measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, and gauges, with the ability to train others
• Strong working knowledge of AS9100D, ISO 9001, or other quality management system standards
• Proficiency with ERP or QMS software required; Odoo experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of government property management and FAR/DFARS compliance
• Comfortable working in a production/manufacturing environment, including standing, floor movement, and handling hardware
• 3+ years of progressive experience in quality, inspection, or manufacturing roles, including demonstrated experience mentoring others
• Aerospace or defense experience required
• US Person status is required.

Nice To Haves

• NDT Level III certification
• Internal auditor experience
• Background in finite element analysis (FEA), optomechanical design, thermal management, or lightweight structures
• Candidates with an active security clearance or the ability to obtain one are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify incoming parts and materials against purchase orders and acceptance criteria, and support kitting and cycle counts on the production floor
• Perform in-process visual and dimensional checks at defined production milestones
• Own formatting, revision control, and review of quality procedures and work instructions
• Confirm outgoing product meets labeling, packaging, and shipping documentation requirements
• Conduct daily FOD prevention walks and log findings in Odoo
• Own the full calibration program, including scheduling, outside lab coordination, and audit readiness of calibration records
• Verify that supplier quality certifications on file are current and compliant, and support supplier corrective action requests (SCARs)
• Document nonconformances, own root cause analysis and corrective action recommendations for significant or recurring issues, and drive disposition to closure
• Lead internal audits of assigned floor areas and serve as a subject matter expert during AS9100D surveillance and customer audits
• Mentor and cross-train Quality Technicians I-III on inspection techniques, documentation standards, and floor procedures
• Track and report floor-level quality metrics, including inspection throughput, NCR trends, and calibration compliance, to the Quality Manager
• Serve as backup point of contact for floor quality matters in the Quality Manager's absence

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision employee coverage fully paid by the employer
• Three weeks of vacation to start
• Automatic company contribution to 401K, 5% of earned wages, no matching required
• Educational assistance and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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