Quality Control Technician

Baykar; Turkey; On-site; TRY 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Baykar in Türkiye is seeking a Quality Inspector to perform comprehensive inspection activities across machining, coating, and painting processes. You will verify conformance to drawings and standards, document results, raise nonconformities, and support calibration and measurement program maintenance.

The role requires at least two years in similar positions, the ability to read technical drawings, and comfort with a fast-paced, shift-based environment in the aerospace/defense sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in quality inspection roles.
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience in aerospace/defense is preferred.
• Ability to adapt to shift work and fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-production, in-process, and post-production quality inspections of mechanical parts.
• Evaluate compliance with technical drawings and applicable quality standards.
• Record and report inspection and measurement results; raise nonconformities.
• Maintain order and cleanliness of the work area and work safely.
• Support calibration, maintenance, and accuracy verification of measurement equipment.

Skills

Quality inspection

Reading technical drawings

Measurement tools

Team communication

Tools

CMM

ERP

Job description

The Mechanical Manufacturing Unit carries out the production of critical mechanical components for the aerospace and defense industries, primarily utilizing CNC turning and CNC milling machines, along with machining, additive manufacturing, coating, finishing, and automation processes.

All manufacturing stages, from raw material intake to final product delivery, are conducted under controlled conditions, with production processes continuously improved in line with quality and traceability principles. For high-precision components, measurement, verification, and process control activities are implemented through an integrated approach.

To manage quality and process control activities for mechanical parts produced through machining, laser cutting, additive manufacturing, coating, and painting processes; to identify defects; and to ensure that production progresses in compliance with established quality standards.

• Perform pre-production, in-process, and post-production quality inspections of mechanical parts
• Evaluate compliance with technical drawings and applicable quality standards
• Record and report inspection and measurement results; raise nonconformities
• Maintain order and cleanliness of the work area
• Work in accordance with occupational health and safety regulations
• Adapt to shift-based and flexible working arrangements
• Contribute to process improvement and continuous development activities
• Support calibration, maintenance, and accuracy verification of measurement equipment

Responsibilities by Position

1. Visual Quality Control

• Perform visual inspections of parts produced through machining, laser cutting, additive manufacturing, coating, and painting processes
• Evaluate parts in terms of coating and paint specifications
• Detect surface defects such as scratches, deformation, and color inconsistencies
• Maintain visual inspection records and reporting

2. Incoming Quality Control

• Measure parts using manual measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges
• Interpret and verify measurement points specified in technical drawings
• Prepare nonconformity reports and track them via ERP/quality management systems
• Inspect incoming materials and parts for compliance with quality and tolerance requirements
• Apply correct sampling and measurement methods

3. Process Quality Control

• Perform first article inspections and in-process checks of manufactured parts
• Evaluate machine performance and production parameters
• Conduct nonconformity analysis and develop preventive actionsMaintain and regularly monitor process quality records and reports
• Provide feedback to operators and the production team

4. Precision Measurement Laboratory

• Program and operate CMM and other precision measurement equipment
• Conduct measurements such as CMM inspections, surface roughness, tomography, gear measurements, and other high-precision evaluations
• Accurately define part datums and reference points
• Report measurement results and verify compliance with quality standards
• Support calibration and maintenance of measurement equipment
• Prepare and update measurement programs and procedures
• Possess knowledge of ISO and aerospace tolerance standards

5. Product Management and ERP Usage

• Track production and quality processes through ERP systems
• Accurately enter production orders and quality data into ERP
• Perform reporting and data analysis
• Support process improvement and production efficiency initiatives
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in similar positions
• Strong ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Experienced in problem-solving, analytical thinking, and reporting
• Detail-oriented, meticulous, and able to work with a high level of accuracy
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills
• For male candidates, completion of military service
• Able to adapt to shift work and a fast-paced environment
• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry is preferred

Join Türkiye's most talented engineers and immerse yourself in a career of results-driven opportunities, alongside our skilled, dynamic and forward-thinking engineers and corporate managers. Experience a strong team spirit and a culture focused on development and excellence!