QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN II-III

• Perform detailed inspections of manufactured parts, assemblies, and subassemblies to engineering drawings, specifications, and approved data packages.
• Conduct incoming inspections, on raw materials, manufactured components, and outsourced processes.
• Document inspection results accurately on approved forms, records, and quality systems.
• Review and sign off on redlined drawings, engineering change requests, deviation requests, and other quality-related documentation, as authorized.
• Identify nonconforming materials or products, document discrepancies, and support containment and corrective action activities.
• Verify completion of required inspections, certifications, and documentation prior to product release.
• Use a variety of precision measuring and inspection tools to validate dimensional and visual requirements.
• Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, specifications, and work instructions to determine compliance.
• Support root cause investigations and provide inspection findings to Quality, Engineering, and Production teams.
• Assist with developing, updating, and improving inspection methods, forms, and standard work instructions.
• Help ensure compliance with internal quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as are necessary and/or required. 

• High school diploma and 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing Quality.
•  Able to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Use of basic inspection tools (i.e. calipers / gauge blocks / thread gauges / micrometers).
•  Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain results and methodologies.
• Ability to obtain security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5–7 years of experience in manufacturing quality assurance or inspection.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proficient in the use of precision inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, gauge blocks, thread gauges, and related measuring tools.
• Working knowledge of GD&T and inspection methods for machined parts, assemblies, and manufactured products.
• Experience identifying, documenting, and escalating nonconformances.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and make sound inspection-related decisions within established procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate quality findings and inspection results.
• Basic computer skills and experience completing inspection documentation electronically and/or manually.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. 

• Associate’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems.
• Experience supporting root cause analysis and corrective action processes.

• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:
  • Ability to use hands and arms for repetitive inspection and measuring tasks.
  • Visual ability to inspect parts for dimensional accuracy, defects, and workmanship.
  • Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and kneeling
  • Perceiving differences in wire and indicator light colors
  • Operating hand and power tools
  • Lifting, carrying, and/or moving tools, equipment, and components weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Working in confined spaces and around aircraft
  • Ascending and descending ladders or stairs as required
    

The hourly wage range for this position is $25.00 to $38.00. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education and training, job-related knowledge and skills, the scope and level of responsibility of the position, internal equity, and market/business considerations. The listed range is a general guideline and may vary based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and work location, where applicable.