Quality Technician Specialist II

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced calibration of electronic test and signal generating equipment.
• Perform complex troubleshooting and maintenance on various measuring instruments.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive calibration schedules to ensure timely availability of equipment.
• Aid in the development of pre-operational and periodic maintenance checklists.
• Interpret detailed schematics, diagrams, and technical manuals for effective equipment maintenance.
• Train and mentor junior technicians in calibration and maintenance procedures.
• Ensure all calibration documentation is complete and accurate.
• Execute daily non-conforming material (NC) management activities, prioritizing Return-to-Vendor actions.
• Communicate issues to Quality Engineering for quick evaluation and disposition.
• Keep NC documentation current and support training efforts.
• Support Operations and Engineering from proposal through product sell-off.
• Collaborate across functions to reduce NC cycle time.
• Partner with Quality Engineering on QA procedures and inspection plans.
• Use apps/tools to gather and analyze data, identify trends, and drive corrective actions.
• Derive and interpret quality requirements from contracts, T&Cs, SOWs, and requirement lists.
• Support development of Quality Requirement Lists (QRLs) and Quality Inspection Plans.
• Apply Quality Codes to purchase requests.
• Assist with internal audits to ensure program compliance.
• Coordinate with customer/government quality reps (e.g., DCMA, source inspectors).
• Support Product Assurance Inspection teams as needed.
• Assist with QMS program, process, and procedure audits.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and act as liaison between Program Management, Operations, and Quality.
• Maintain understanding of the NC management system.
• Support Corrective Action Request (CAR) management.
• Manage and maintain PA-Quality documentation.

Qualifications

• You Must Have:
• An associate's degree in a related field of study.
• 1+ years of experience in a related field, preferably in the same industry.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 3 years of related experience is required.
• A higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical schematics and diagrams.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical electrical and mechanical drawings, parts lists and test procedures and most importantly processing non-conforming material from identification through disposition and closure.
• A self-starter requiring minimal supervision.
• Effective teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with MS Office.
• Must have testing and troubleshooting skills.
• Must have ability to work with standard test equipment, including calibration and tool control.
• Knowledge with ISO Policy and Procedure, The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards, and manufacturer specifications.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001/AS 9100 standards and compliance to QMS.
• IPC 610, 620, J-STD-01 Certifications, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T).