Quality Engineering Technician

About the role

The Quality Engineering Technician performs intermediate-level inspection and quality assurance activities to ensure products, components, and processes meet established specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements. This role supports receiving, in-process, and final inspections; shipping reviews; nonconformance investigations; and calibration coordination.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspections on incoming materials and components
• Conduct in-process inspections during manufacturing to verify conformance
• Complete final inspections prior to product release
• Perform shipping reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance before shipment
• Identify, document, and support resolution of nonconforming material (NCMR)
• Afford assistance to Quality Engineers with root-cause analysis and corrective action activities when needed
• Maintain accurate and complete inspection records and documentation
• Afford assistance with coordination and maintenance the calibration schedule for inspection tools and equipment
• Ensure calibrated equipment is available, properly maintained, and compliant
• Provide inspection-related technical support to production and engineering teams
• Communicate inspection results and quality concerns clearly and professionally
• Plan and prioritize inspection tasks to meet production and shipping schedules
• Perform complex inspections and make informed decisions with minimal supervision

Qualifications & Experience

• GED, Trade School certification, relevant technical experience, or Associate of Engineering Science (A.E.S.)
• 4+ years of relevant experience without a degree, or 2+ years with an A.E.S. or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Strong understanding of quality and engineering principles
• Proficiency in advanced measurement, testing, and inspection techniques
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and industry standards
• Skilled in preparing detailed inspection reports and documentation
• Familiarity with regulatory and customer requirements
• Ability to troubleshoot quality issues and provide technical support
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions based on established criteria