Quality Technician – Electronics & Aerospace Systems

Impact Solutions•Brownsville, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician performs hands-on quality inspection of electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies for a veteran-owned aerospace and defense manufacturer specializing in mission-critical lighting for military and commercial aircraft. The role works alongside production and quality engineering teams to verify product reliability and compliance with customer and industry requirements. Responsibilities include first-piece, in-process, and final inspections of electronic assemblies, wire harnesses, PCBs, and aircraft lighting hardware; interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly prints, and work instructions; checking soldered connections against IPC-A-610 standards; and maintaining ESD handling controls. The technician also supports AS9100D/ISO 9001 quality records and audit readiness, completes customer compliance surveys, and documents non-conforming materials or assembly defects while coordinating corrective fixes with production technicians. This is a direct-hire, on-site position in the Brownsville, Wisconsin area with a predictable Monday–Friday first-shift schedule and no travel. The stated pay is up to $55,000 per year ($26.44 per hour), plus health and dental benefits and a 401(k) retirement plan. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and live within a 45-minute commute of the work area.

Requirements

At least 3 years of hands-on quality-control inspection or electro-mechanical assembly experience in a manufacturing setting.
Practical ability to read, interpret, and trace electronic schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical assembly drawings.
Working knowledge of AS9100D or ISO 9001 quality-management procedures and documentation requirements.
Residence within a 45-minute daily driving radius of the Brownsville, Wisconsin area.
U.S. citizenship, required for defense-contract compliance, ITAR regulations, and aerospace security standards.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Quality Control or Electronics Technology, or industry credentials such as ASQ CQT or IPC-A-610 Certified Inspector.
IPC-A-610 electronic assembly acceptability certification or training and formal ESD-prevention training.
Prior inspection experience with defense hardware, military electronics, or aviation sub-assemblies.

Responsibilities

Perform first-piece, in-process, and final quality inspections of electronic assemblies, wire harnesses, PCBs, and aircraft lighting hardware.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly prints, and technical work instructions to verify component placement and wiring accuracy.
Inspect soldered connections against IPC-A-610 standards and maintain ESD handling protocols.
Support AS9100D/ISO 9001 quality-system records, project documentation, and internal and external audit readiness.
Assist with customer compliance surveys, including Conflict Mineral and environmental traceability documentation.
Identify, tag, and document non-conforming materials or assembly defects, and work with production technicians to isolate issues and drive corrective fixes.