Quality Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of hands-on quality inspection experience in aerospace, space systems, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, schematics, and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) callouts.
• Proficiency with standard mechanical and optical inspection tools, including calipers, micrometers, indicators, and microscopes.
• Working familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management environments.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in a technical or engineering discipline.
• Active ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) certification.
• Workmanship certifications such as IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, or J-STD-001 solder inspection.
• Experience with cleanroom operations, precision CMM measurement, or CMM operation.
• Familiarity with enterprise QMS software for NCR logging and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, and final quality inspections on flight hardware, precision components, mechanical assemblies, and electrical builds.
• Review Certificates of Conformance (CoCs), material test reports, and supplier documentation against engineering procurement requirements.
• Perform mechanical dimensional checks using precision measurement tools.
• Inspect electronic assembly and wiring harness workmanship according to IPC/NASA workmanship standards.
• Identify, document, and segregate non-conforming parts and materials by initiating Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Apply physical red-tags or containment holds to non-conforming hardware to prevent inadvertent use.
• Assist Quality Engineers with containment actions and root cause investigations, and verify rework or repair actions resulting from MRB dispositions.
• Maintain accurate routing and traveler sign-offs and complete hardware history logs.
• Track calibration of measurement instruments, tools, and test equipment used on the production floor and in laboratories.
• Verify that tools used in flight builds are within active calibration dates and properly maintained.
• Monitor cleanroom environmental controls, foreign object debris (FOD) prevention programs, and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) safety protocols.
• Assist with routine safety, spill-kit, and facility compliance checks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave