Supplier Quality Technician | Supply Chain

Our Supplier Quality Technician position performs inspections to ensure conformity with the type design engineering data.  They identify defects, and report when instances of poor-quality items increase. Supplier Quality Technicians assist the Supplier Quality Engineers with Corrective Actions and help execute actions identified from them. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that all products meet our established requirements for reliability and workmanship, as well as other quality control program standards. The ideal candidate has keen attention to detail and is proficient in using precision dimensional inspection equipment including, but not limited to, calipers and micrometers.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

Assist Quality Engineers with Conformity efforts Ensuring parts have proper documentation, properly segregated; and dispositioned as needed

Periodic inspection of components during Corrective actions investigations and Containment activities

Contribute to the RCCA(root cause/Corrective action) discussions

Assist with FAI review and inspection action identified by Quality Engineering

Assist in the generation of First Article Inspections per AS9100

Complete required documentation and enter it into the ERP system, create inspection reports as needed

Inspects incoming components and raw materials using precision measuring instruments to determine conformance to product specifications and Aerospace Standards as required

Assign traceability to incoming raw material, quarantine, and scrap components

Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Perform tasks as needed per individual jobs

Maintain a clean work environment, and comply with safety requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

High School graduate or equivalent

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and Engineering drawings

At least 1 year of experience in manufacturing operations

Working knowledge of GD&T

Experience performing dimensional inspections using standard precision measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gage blocks

Proficient in the use of computer applications such as Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, and/or web-based software

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to work independently, but function as a team player

Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you:

Corrective actions Discipline (8D, RCCA) experience

Two or four-year degree in Engineering (mechanical or electrical preferred)

Working knowledge of CAD software including Catia, or Onshape

Two or more years of experience in Quality Control in Aerospace

Certification from the American Society for Quality (ASQ)

Experience with quality control techniques such as Six Sigma

Knowledge of Quality Management Systems such as AS9100

Knowledge of FAA regulations and Aerospace conformity requirements

Experienced interfacing with Business Enterprise Systems such as Plex

Experience with Inspection software such as InspectionXpert, NetInspect, or equivalent reporting software

Experience working with a manufacturing team to develop new processes

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work environment may require a combination of indoor and outdoor activities (hot, cold, wet, humid conditions) with a varied amount of walking, standing, sitting, climbing (i.e. ladders, stairs), balance (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery surfaces), bending, reaching, handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, picking, punching), stooping, kneeling, crouching and ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds. Work may require the ability to operate material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack, etc.) in a safe manner. While performing the duties of this job, employees may work around variable noise levels or with fume or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, etc. requiring the use of personal protective equipment such as face protection (safety glasses, goggles, face shield, respirators), gloves, and hearing protection. Work duties may also be required to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer and/or the ability to travel by air or automobile. This position may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization. Some positions entail working with small parts/components. Employees must have excellent hand-eye coordination and good manual dexterity in both hands. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we're happy to discuss during the interview process.

Compensation

$26—$35 USD