Quality Technician

Job Description

About the Role:

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for performing inspections, testing, and quality assurance activities to ensure finished products meet customer specifications and regulatory requirements. This role supports manufacturing operations through dimensional inspection, metrology, and compliance with quality standards such as ISO 9001. The position plays a critical role in maintaining product quality, reducing defects, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

Perform daily in-process and final inspections to ensure products meet quality standards and customer specifications

Conduct dimensional inspections using 3D scanners, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and other metrology equipment

Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T specifications to verify product conformity

Document inspection results, non-conformances, and deviations accurately in quality records

Collaborate with production and engineering teams to communicate quality issues and support corrective actions

Assist with root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action processes to resolve quality concerns

Maintain inspection records, ensure material traceability, and support ISO 9001 and regulatory compliance requirements

Support PPAP documentation by collecting inspection data, dimensional reports, and control plan information

Perform quality audits including in-process checks and final product verification

Ensure proper calibration, maintenance, and use of inspection and measurement equipment

Assist with internal, customer, and regulatory audits by providing required documentation and reports

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, scrap, and rework

Qualifications:

Technical degree in Quality, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience

Experience performing quality inspections in a manufacturing or production environment

Proficiency with metrology tools including calipers, micrometers, and height gauges

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T specifications

Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 9001 and quality inspection procedures

Strong attention to detail and ability to document and communicate quality data accurately

Basic understanding of root cause analysis and corrective action processes

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with 3D scanning and advanced inspection technologies

Familiarity with fabrication, machining, or metal manufacturing processes

ASQ certification such as CQT, CQI, or CQE

Experience supporting PPAP, control plans, and first article inspections

Knowledge of regulatory requirements such as ITAR compliance

Full-time