Quality Assurance Technician

About the role

TLD is the largest global manufacturer of Ground Support Equipment in the aviation and aerospace industries, delivering technology-focused solutions designed, engineered, and built at nine worldwide facilities. As an integral part of ALVEST, TLD offers a stable, family-focused environment with support for personal and professional growth.

The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician is responsible for incoming first article inspection, unit inspection, shipping, and dispositioning non-conforming product. The role also assists the QA Manager in preparing plans, procedures, and inspection criteria, and supports implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, and maintain information regarding First Article Inspections from outside vendors
• Perform formal and informal audits of all material, processes, products, and systems as needed or required
• Maintain Non-Conformance systems of the QMS
• Perform final inspection and evaluation of product/units for shipment to customers
• Establish standards and procedures for continuous improvement throughout factory and QA sphere of influence
• Act as active team member to secure and maintain a Quality Management System to ISO standards
• Maintain currency with technical and supervisory skills by attending training classes, special technical and administration courses, seminars, exhibits, and trade shows as needed
• Other assignments as assigned by the QA Manager

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 5 years experience in active inspection, preferably final product inspection
• MRB and non-conformance experience including Root Cause/Corrective Action and auditing
• Associate's degree preferred with one year of experience, or 5+ years experience in inspection and QA related capacities

All employees are required to follow information security policies, safeguard company data and systems, and promptly report any suspected security incidents or violations in alignment with ISO 27001.

Skills

• Engineering or technical related experience desired
• Ability to read blueprints
• Familiar with basic measuring equipment including testing and record maintenance
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and MRP navigation
• Ability to work in a team or solo environment