Quality Technician I

About the Role

The Quality Technician I is responsible for final inspection of FAA products to return to service, final inspection of OEM products, receiving inspection of purchased components, scanning and maintaining records, part marking, and in-process inspection. Supports calibration of inspection equipment, root-cause/corrective-action (RCCA) for warranties, continuous improvement, internal audits, and ensures products are processed to the highest quality.

Responsibilities

• Acts proactively supporting safety at all times.
• Inspects, tests, and evaluates products and production equipment.
• Ensures products adhere to quality standards.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports data supporting continuous improvement.
• Supports investigation of warranty returns and/or Customer Concerns (CCN) through RCCA.
• Supports internal audit processes to FAA, other regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Performs return-to-service inspection, AS9102 FAI inspection, “Return As Is” and Scrap certifications, pressure and flow tests for customer products.
• Performs in-process inspection.
• Performs basic measurement using micrometers, calipers, height gages, bore gages, and optical comparators.
• Performs dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, bore gages, and height gages.
• Calibrates company and personal tools for product inspection or testing.
• Maintains Shelf-Life item control.
• Interprets drawings, certifications, and military/industry specifications.
• Scans material certifications and paperwork.
• Creates rejection notices for non-conforming product.
• Supports MRB activities, achieving optimal disposition of non-conforming material.
• Recognizes and solves practical problems or issues.
• Maintains production router, inspection, x-ray, and other records.
• Communicates and interacts with coworkers to develop strong relationships.
• Performs FPI and other nondestructive testing.
• Performs part marking including: Chemical Etching, vibro-peening, and/or permanent inking.
• Cross-trains in other Quality duties as necessary.
• Ensures hazardous materials are properly labeled, stored, handled, and disposed of.
• Performs work assignments as directed.

Requirements

• 1 year of quality engineering experience.
• High school diploma or a GED at a minimum.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints and approved technical data.
• Able to organize priorities, daily tasks, and completed actions on time in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to pass DOT/FAA drug screening.
• Able to pass FAA required vision test.
• Able to write, read, and speak English.
• U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a US Passport.

Physical Demands

• Light to moderate physical effort required.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, and move about the facility.
• Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus (individual cannot be color blind).
• Must meet a minimum of 20/30 with correction in one eye using the Snellen Eye Chart.

Preferred Qualifications

• FPI Level II certification.
• Technical Degree.
• Proficient in Excel, including organizing and analyzing data with pivot tables.
• Experience performing Final Inspection with return-to-service tags (FAA, CAAC, and JCAB).
• Working knowledge of FAR regulations and their applications.
• Strong technical background due to experience in different mechanical and technical fields.
• Previous experience with airlines, MRO, and Repair Station operation companies.
• Knowledge of Quantum ERP software.
• Sound understanding of aircraft components with technical knowledge of rigid tube components and their operating systems.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Company-matched 401k plan.

Reports to Quality Manager. Daily interaction with all levels within RBC Bearings and customers.