Quality Technician II

Supports the Quality Engineering group through processing First Article Inspection (FAI) and Part Approval Process, selective inspection, analysis and processing of internal Nonconformance Reporting (NC) material, and other administrative and logistical support duties. Represents the Quality Department in witnessing and documenting UAV flight acceptance test activity.

Responsibilities

• Processes inbound or outbound FAI and deliverable submissions accurately and timely, including:
  • Receipt and analysis of parts and/or supporting documentation
  • Completion of associated records and logs
  • Communication of submission status to QEs, managers, engineers, or interested parties
  • Processing of parts after completion
  • Maintaining records and files associated with submissions
• Conducts selective inspection under the direction of the QE group, including:
  • Receipt and verification of material
  • Completion and maintenance of related documentation
  • Communication of inspection results to concerned parties
  • Processing of material after verification using Agile/Oracle database
• Processes internal non-conforming material in support of QE, including:
  • Retrieval and analysis of material
  • Interpretation of preliminary findings and restatement of problem statements
  • Processing material through necessary NC processes
  • Communication of status to concerned parties
  • Maintaining necessary documentation
  • Processing material to internal and external suppliers
• Provides general support of QEs, including:
  • Communication and Corrective Action Request processing
  • Product evaluation and sorting activities under exceptional circumstances
  • Interfacing with other team members to complete assigned tasks in support of continuous improvement initiatives using A3, Six Sigma DMAIC forms
• Supports DCMA Source Inspection process
• Coordinates with Shipping and Contracts department to ensure timely delivery
• Creates the Final Inspection documentation package, including COC, TDRs, etc., and supports internal/external customer inspection
• Represents and supports QEs during internal and 3rd party audits regarding essential functions, measurements system, and documented system
• Develops and maintains process instructions for quality-related activities
• Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Must be able to properly document any/all non-conformances encountered
• Performs pre and post-flight visual inspections on flight hardware and components
• Removes and replaces field-replaceable components on aircraft
• Populates Excel spreadsheets daily documenting flight test results
• Travels to and from remote flying sites on a daily basis

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1 - 2 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical inspection methods and skills, including surface plate work, hand tools, and gages
• Solid ability to read and understand drawing requirements, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance to ANSI Y14.5
• Basic knowledge of FAI validation and verification process requirements
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Basic knowledge of engineering drawings and specification systems
• Ability to fill out necessary flight test documentation
• Skills to perform pre and post-flight visual inspections on flight hardware and components
• Skills to remove and replace field-replaceable components on aircraft
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Valid California driver's license and clean driving record
• Willingness to work overtime

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree desired; Quality system courses and/or equivalent experience preferred
• Aerospace quality management system experience (AS9100DD) and/or internal audit experience is preferred
• Analytical approach to problem solving and high organizational skills
• Effective time management, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with small teams sharing a broad variety of duties
• Strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Committed to learning from mistakes and improving performance
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration, and puts the success of the team above individual interests

Physical Demands

• Ability to work the majority of the time outdoors in varying weather conditions during flight test activity (Frequent)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry/move objects of varying shapes and sizes (Frequent)
• Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Pay

The salary range for this role is $18 - $28 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K with company matching
• 9/80 work schedule
• Paid holiday shutdown

This position requires access to information subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR and EAR, or be eligible for an export license from the governing agency. A "U.S. person" includes U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), refugees, or asylees.