Quality Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Principal Responsibilities

• Capable of reading and understanding complex drawings.
• Ability to use a variety of complex inspection gages and equipment.
• Performs visual and dimensional inspection of various mechanical components and assemblies to close tolerances.
• Identifies defects in surface, dimensional, visual and non-conformities (material, documentation and workmanship) to blue prints and Heim quality standards. Reports non-conformance of materials or unusual conditions to Quality management.
• Familiarity with Quality System(s) – ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.
• Coordinates and performs inspection processes and accepts product as a Designated Supplier Quality Representative for customers. Interacts with customers during source inspection. Completes paperwork.
• Reviews and interprets customer specifications. Maintains and updates delegation / regulatory documentation. Verifies material and process certifications for compliance with customer / regulatory requirements.
• Passes customer required Delegation Program Tests to achieve and maintain delegation approval.
• Inspects and accepts product under the FAA : PMA / TSO program as a Designated Manufacturing Inspection Representative. Prepares and signs FAA Airworthiness Approval Tags.
• Initiates and completes Fist Article Inspection Reports and other relevant quality reports.
• Maintains records, data and logs as necessary.
• Investigates and analyzes Quality issues and brings departments together to resolve problems. Provides written documentation and reports.
• Follows work procedures.
• Provides support to achieve short-term and long-term department / company goals.
• Provides leadership / training as needed.
• Ensures that production schedules and customer requirements are met.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment. Follows safety and environmental procedures and regulations. Reports safety incidents to supervisor.
• Makes recommendations for improvements to work processes and procedures. Contributes to 6 S programs in work area.
• Provides a high level of service to all internal and external customers. Contributes to positive teamwork environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Participates in training / learning other positions. Accomplishes related results as needed.

Qualifications

An AS degree in Industrial Technology or equivalent work experience of 6-8 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably in an aerospace manufacturing environment. “A” level Inspector or equivalent experience is required or any combination of knowledge, skill and experience to the satisfaction of the manager.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail, thoroughness and accuracy

Blueprint Reading

Inspection

Mechanical Ability

Measurement and Test Equipment

Communication (Speaking, Questioning, Listening)

Computer (Word, Excel, Access)

Customer focus

Decision Making

Dependability

Initiative

Interpreting Customer Requirements

Organization

Problem Solving

Results Oriented

Team Oriented

Writing, documentation

Knowledge Essential to the Position

Customer requirements

Inspection Techniques – Read and Interpret specifications

Other : Travel : 25%

Requires Certificates / Licenses :

Customer Requirements / Quality Delegation Programs

FAA