Sr Quality Technician
Advanced Energy · Vancouver, WA · 1 wk ago
Quality Assurance$25/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Monitor calibration status of manufacturing and inspection equipment; coordinate calibration schedules to ensure compliance and prevent overdue conditions.
- Perform Incoming and First Article Inspections (FAI) on components and assemblies, ensuring compliance with specifications and accurate documentation of results in SAP or other systems.
- Support outgoing FAI activities, including documentation collection, record verification, and coordination of component-level first articles.
- Conduct ESD audits and ensure test equipment is maintained and verified per established procedures.
- Conduct manufacturing process and product compliance audits related to assembly, ESD, calibration, and material handling requirements.
- Support and perform internal and external audits, including preparation of records and participation during audit activities.
- Contribute to CAPA processes, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Support document control and change management processes, including updates to procedures, BOMs, and part records.
- Support Incoming Quality Control / Inspection and discrepant material activities as needed.
- Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities within quality processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and quality documentation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Strong data entry accuracy and documentation skills.
- Strong leadership, prioritization, and cross-department communication skills.
- Experience with calibration of manufacturing equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges, torque drivers).
- ERP/MRP systems experience (SAP preferred).
- Desired: Experience with quality systems and standards (ISO 9001).
- Experience performing inspections, calibration tracking, and MRB processing.
- Experience with document control and engineering change processes.
- Knowledge of CAPA, root cause analysis (8D), and continuous improvement tools.
- Basic data analysis or statistical methods experience.