Aerospace Quality Technician III: FAI, NC & Audits

AeroVironment, Inc.; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company matching

9/80 work schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks a Quality Technician III to support the Quality Engineering group with FAI processing, data analysis, and nonconformance handling. The role involves witnessing UAV flight acceptance test activity and documenting QA results.

Responsibilities include processing submissions, performing selective inspections, and maintaining records. Travel to remote flying sites and overtime may be required; candidates should have AS9100 experience and strong GD&T knowledge.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; 2-4 years related experience.
• AS9100DD experience and/or internal audit experience.
• Mechanical inspection methods including surface plate work and gauges.
• Reading drawings with ANSI Y14.5 GD&T understanding.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• CA driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Process inbound/outbound FAI and deliverable submissions accurately.
• Perform selective inspection and document results in Agile/Oracle.
• Handle internal non-conforming material and NC processes.
• Support QA, corrective actions and Six Sigma tools.
• Lead problem solving methods (Fishbone, 5-Why, Fault-tree).
• Coordinate QA Technician activities and assist audits.
• Develop and maintain QA instructions and procedures.
• Assist with flight test documentation and data analysis.

Skills

FAI knowledge

AS9100 familiarity

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance

MS Office

Nonconformance handling

Flight test documentation

Documentation control

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

2 year technical degree

Quality system courses

Auditing experience

Tools

Agile

Oracle database

Job description

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks a Quality Technician III to support the Quality Engineering group with FAI processing, data analysis, and nonconformance handling. The role involves witnessing UAV flight acceptance test activity and documenting QA results.

Responsibilities include processing submissions, performing selective inspections, and maintaining records. Travel to remote flying sites and overtime may be required; candidates should have AS9100 experience and strong GD&T knowledge.