05294 - Quality Technician – Supplier Quality & Inspection

Quality Technician – Supplier Quality & Inspection
Pay:
$28.00–$32.00 per hour, based on experience
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Quality Technician
to support supplier quality, incoming inspection, and manufacturing quality operations.
This role works closely with suppliers, Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to identify and resolve issues involving incoming or in-process parts, nonconforming material, inspection documentation, and other quality concerns that may affect production.
Candidates with experience in
quality inspection, supplier quality, quality assurance, aerospace manufacturing, or precision manufacturing
are strongly encouraged to apply.
Pay is based on experience. Candidates considered for the $30.00–$32.00/hour range should have directly related inspection or supplier quality experience.

What You'll Do

Review incoming supplier products and in-process parts for quality or documentation issues
Investigate and resolve discrepancies that could prevent parts from being released to Manufacturing Operations
Communicate directly with suppliers to help resolve product, documentation, and quality issues
Support the
nonconforming material / nonconforming parts process
and assist with product containment
Help validate supplier and internal
corrective actions
Review
First Article Inspections (FAIs), PPAP documentation, and other quality records
Review parts and documentation against blueprints, engineering requirements, customer specifications, and internal procedures
Use inspection methods and precision measuring tools to evaluate parts
Work with internal Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and other teams to resolve quality concerns
Support activities involving customer-returned products
Help identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Participate in problem-solving, Kaizen, 5S, and team improvement activities
Assist with training and knowledge sharing as needed
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or higher
2–3 years of related inspection or supplier experience
, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience working in or with
Quality, Engineering, or Manufacturing
Experience with inspection methods and the use of inspection tools to evaluate manufactured parts
Ability to read and understand
complex blueprints, engineering drawings, route sheets, test specifications, customer specifications, and manufacturing procedures
Ability to identify problems and help develop and implement solutions
Working knowledge of shop mathematics, including trigonometry
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to use Microsoft software tools for business communication
Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively across multiple teams
Ability to meet required visual inspection standards, including passing a visual acuity test covering near vision, far vision, and color perception
Preferred Experience
Supplier Quality
Quality Assurance
Aerospace manufacturing
Manufacturing quality inspection
Precision measuring equipment
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) / ANSI Y14.5
Applicable military standards or specifications
First Article Inspection (FAI)
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
Supplier corrective actions and nonconforming material processes
Export Compliance / Government Contracting Eligibility
This position is subject to meeting
U.S. Export Compliance and/or U.S. Government Contracting citizenship eligibility requirements
.
Ideal Background
This opportunity may be a strong fit for candidates with experience as a
Quality Technician, Quality Inspector, Supplier Quality Technician, Manufacturing Quality Technician, Incoming Quality Inspector, Quality Assurance Technician, or Aerospace Quality Inspector
.
The strongest candidates will have hands-on experience inspecting manufactured parts, interpreting blueprints and specifications, working with suppliers, reviewing quality documentation, and helping resolve nonconforming product issues.