Quality Technician - 074QE

Quartus Engineering•San Diego, CA

4d•$23 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Quartus Engineering is seeking a Quality Technician to join our San Diego team. This is a hands-on quality role supporting inspection, calibration, nonconformance management, and supplier quality activities across a variety of defense, aerospace, and prototype engineering programs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically grounded, and comfortable working in various industries and project types.

Requirements

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent (Associate's degree in a technical field a plus)
4+ years of Inspector experience
Experience working in an ISO 9001, AS9100 or equivalent certified environment
Understanding of tooling for inspections such as gauge pins, calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, and power meters
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
Experience with performing first article inspections (FAI)
Ability to stand continuously as well as bend, squat, and lift frequently
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
Must be a US Person (U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident)

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with First Article Inspection (FAI) and AS9102 requirements
Experience building in a clean room environment, preferably lasers/optics, and related equipment
Experience handling ESD-sensitive components
CMM operation experience

Responsibilities

Perform part inspections and generate corresponding inspection reports, spanning supplier documentation review, drawing-based dimensional inspections, and First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, and technical specifications to verify conformance to requirements.
Assist engineers in the testing and inspection of optical, mechanical, and electrical components and assemblies.
Initiate, manage, and track Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) through disposition and correction.
Identify and communicate continuous improvement opportunities observed during production and inspection activities.
Report quality issues and anomalies to engineers and project managers in a timely and clear manner.
Assist in the collection, scheduling, labeling and tracking of calibrated items for internal and external calibration services.
Assist in the issuance of Supplier Notices or Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) as needed.
Participate in internal audits in support of the company's ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality management system.
Assist in maintaining organization of the cleanroom and shop floor.
Assist with hardware builds as needed.