Operations Quality Technician

Lever, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

MicroVision seeks an Operations Quality Technician in Orlando, FL to safeguard product quality on the production floor through inspections, measurements, and containment of quality issues. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure lidar sensors meet customer and regulatory standards from incoming materials to final shipment.

The role emphasizes meticulous workmanship, experience with precision measurement equipment, and strong problem-solving to

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED; associate degree or technical certificate preferred.
• 5+ years of quality inspection experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, GD&T.
• Proficiency with manual precision measurement tools and inspection techniques.
• Experience with ISO 9001 QMS and MS Office/ERP or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving, in-process, including soldering, and final inspections against drawings, specs, and work instructions.
• Operate and maintain precision measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators, vision systems, CMMs, and test stations).
• Conduct FAI and support layout inspections for new parts, suppliers, and engineering changes; record results with traceability.
• Identify, document, segregate, and tag nonconforming material; initiate NCRs in the QMS.
• Lead containment actions, support MRB activities, and assist engineers with root cause analysis (5 Whys, Ishikawa, 8D) and CAPA verification.
• Perform process audits, LPAs, and product audits; monitor SPC and ensure calibration of inspection equipment.
• Assist in PPAP documentation, inspection reports, and certificates of conformance; draft/update inspection instructions and visual aids for operators.
• Promote Lean, Six Sigma improvements; support supplier quality and ensure a safe, ESD-compliant environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent and team work

Reading engineering drawings

Education

HS diploma/GED

Associate's degree or technical certificate (preferred)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

ERP software

QMS software

Job description

MicroVision, a leader in advanced perception solutions for industrial, security and defense, and automotive applications, seeks an Operations Quality Technician to join our team in Orlando, Fl. This role safeguards product quality on the production floor by performing inspections and measurements, monitoring process performance, and driving the containment and resolution of quality issues. Working closely with Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Supply Chain, you will help ensure that our lidar sensors and related hardware consistently meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements, from incoming materials through final shipment. This is a hands-on role for someone who is meticulous, comfortable with precision measurement equipment, and motivated to find root causes rather than treat symptoms.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Inspection and Testing

• Performing receiving, in-process including soldering, and final inspections of components, sub-assemblies, and finished products against drawings, specifications, and work instructions;
• operating and maintaining precision measurement and test equipment - calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators, vision systems, CMMs, and functional or optical test stations;
• conducting first article inspections (FAI) and supporting layout inspections for new parts, suppliers, and engineering changes; and
• accurately recording inspection results and maintaining traceability of inspected material, including lot and serial number records.

Nonconformance and Corrective Action

• Identifying, documenting, segregating, and tagging nonconforming material, and initiating NCRs in the quality management system;
• leading/supporting containment actions, including sorting, rework verification, and quarantine control;
• participating in MRB activities and supporting disposition of nonconforming product; and
• collecting data and assisting engineers with root cause analysis (5 Whys, fishbone/Ishikawa, 8D) and verifying the effectiveness of CAPA.

Process Quality and Monitoring

• Performing process audits, LPAs, and product audits on the production line;
• monitoring key characteristics using statistical process control; flagging trends and out-of-control conditions to Production and Quality Engineering;
• Supporting MSA, including Gage R&R studies, and ensuring inspection equipment is calibrated and fit for use; and
• Verifying production follows control plans, work instructions, and PFMEA-defined controls.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintaining accurate quality records in accordance with ISO 9001 and IATF16949 requirements;
• assisting in preparing PPAP documentation, inspection reports, and certificates of conformance;
• supporting audits and helping close audit findings; and
• drafting and updating inspection instructions, checklists, and visual aids for operators.

Continuous Improvement and Collaboration

• Training production operators on quality standards, defect recognition, and inspection methods;
• participating in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) to reduce scrap, rework, and customer complaints;
• supporting supplier quality activities, including incoming defect reporting and SCARs; and
• Promoting a safe, clean, and ESD-compliant work environment.

To be successful in this role requires

• at least a HS diploma/GED or equivalent, tough an associate's degree or technical certificate in quality, manufacturing, mechanical, or electronics technology is strongly preferred;
• 5+ years of experience in a quality inspection or quality technician role within a manufacturing environment;
• the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T;
• proficiency with manual precision measurement tools and inspection techniques;
• working knowledge of quality management systems such as ISO 9001;
• demonstrated skills in software tools, including MS Excel, Word, and ERP or QMS software.
• Strong attention to detail, clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently and in teams.

Even better if you have:

• experience in automotive, electronics, optics, or precision electromechanical manufacturing;
• familiarity with IATF 16949 and AIAG core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA);
• CMM programming or operation experience (e.g., Zeiss Calypso, PC-DMIS) and/or automated vision inspection;
• experience with optical components, PCBA inspection (IPC-A-610), or cleanroom and ESD-controlled environments; and/or
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or Certified Quality Inspector (CQI), or Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt.

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