Quality Technician

About the role

Sagetech Avionics designs and manufactures low SWaP certified avionics — including transponders, IFF systems, and ACAS/DAA modules — for military and commercial aircraft, operating from our facility in Bingen, WA under an AS9100D Quality Management System. Following a major DoD contract award for the APX-128 advanced IFF system, we are growing our quality team. We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to support incoming inspection, in-process inspection, final acceptance, and quality system compliance on the production floor. This is a full-time, on-site role reporting to the Quality Manager.

Objectives of this role

Inspection & Acceptance

• Perform incoming inspection of machined parts, PCBAs, COTS, and raw materials against purchase orders, engineering drawings, and applicable specifications; accept, reject, or place on hold per internal receiving procedures.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections of avionics assemblies (transponders, IFF units, ACAS/DAA modules) using visual inspection criteria, IPC-A-610 workmanship standards, and dimensional measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, go/no-go gauges).
• Perform counterfeit parts inspection and verification per AS6081; confirm certificate of conformance (CoC) documentation and traceability for suspect or high-risk components.
• Support first article inspection (FAI) activities; verify dimensional, material, and functional requirements against design documentation.

Nonconformance & Corrective Action

• Initiate, document, and track nonconformance reports (NCRs) and material review board (MRB) dispositions; ensure nonconforming material is properly identified, segregated, and controlled per internal procedures.
• Support supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) by gathering objective evidence, documenting findings, and tracking closure in coordination with Supply Chain and Engineering.
• Participate in root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations; apply structured problem-solving methods (5-Why, fishbone) to identify escape mechanisms and prevent recurrence.

Quality System & Documentation

• Complete inspection travelers to document product acceptance.
• Ensure quality records are complete, accurate, and performed in a timely fashion in compliance with Sagetech's AS9100D quality system; maintain full product traceability from receiving through shipment.
• Support internal, customer, and certification body audits; DCMA/customer source inspection activities; assist in preparation of objective evidence packages and corrective action responses.
• Handle controlled hardware and technical data in accordance with ITAR/EAR requirements; maintain proper custody and control of age-sensitive and shelf-life materials.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 3+ years of quality inspection or quality technician experience in an electronics or electromechanical manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with dimensional measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, go/no-go gauges) and visual inspection to IPC-A-610 workmanship standards.
• Working knowledge of nonconformance control, MRB disposition, and corrective action processes in an AS9100D or ISO 9001 environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and work instructions; meticulous attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Working knowledge of ESD controls and safe handling of sensitive electronic assemblies; working knowledge of FOD and FOD prevention programs.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (ITAR/EAR).

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace or defense electronics manufacturing experience (AS9100D environment).
• IPC-A-610 CIS or CIT certification; IPC J-STD-001 CIS or CIT a plus.
• Familiarity with DCMA source inspection processes and government quality oversight.
• Experience with counterfeit parts detection and avoidance (AS6081 / AS5553).
• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or Quality Technician (CQT).

Pay

Hourly rate: $28.00 – $34.00 based on experience.