Quality Assurance Technician

Accelera; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to uphold stringent engineering standards on the production floor. You will inspect components, read blueprints, and verify conformance with precision measurement tools to ensure every part meets specifications.

You will document results, support calibration and audits, participate in CAPA activities, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to drive continuous improvements and maintain traceability and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality inspection experience in precision manufacturing or aerospace.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Proficiency with root cause analysis tools (5-Why, 8-D, Fishbone).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Proficient in MS Office and digital reporting.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufactured parts and assemblies against engineering blueprints to verify conformance.
• Utilize precision tools including micrometers, calipers, height stands, and optical comparators to capture data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve dimensional non-conformances.
• Drive continuous improvement by recommending CAPA based on inspection findings.
• Perform audits of assembly processes and incoming raw materials for quality and traceability.
• Maintain meticulous records to support regulatory compliance and traceability.
• Assist in calibration program management to ensure measurement equipment reliability.

Skills

Quality inspection

AS9100/ISO 9001 knowledge

Root cause analysis

Engineering drawings interpretation

MS Office / reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PC-DMIS

CMM operation

Digital reporting tools

Job description

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will play a vital role in upholding the integrity of our manufacturing output by ensuring all components meet rigorous engineering standards. You will leverage your expertise in precision measurement and technical documentation to drive process improvements and maintain high-level quality compliance across our production floor.

About the Role

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will play a vital role in upholding the integrity of our manufacturing output by ensuring all components meet rigorous engineering standards. You will leverage your expertise in precision measurement and technical documentation to drive process improvements and maintain high-level quality compliance across our production floor.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufactured parts and assemblies against complex engineering blueprints to verify conformance.
• Utilize precision tools including micrometers, calipers, height stands, and optical comparators to capture accurate data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and production teams to resolve dimensional non-conformances.
• Drive continuous improvement by recommending corrective and preventive actions based on inspection findings.
• Perform thorough audits of assembly processes and incoming raw materials to ensure systemic quality.
• Maintain meticulous records and documentation to support regulatory compliance and traceability.
• Assist in the management of the calibration program to ensure all measurement equipment remains reliable.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in quality inspection within a precision manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Strong working knowledge of quality standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis tools like 5-Why, 8-D, and Fishbone diagrams.
• Advanced ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital reporting tools.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with First Article Inspections (FAI) and PPAP reporting.
• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) certification.
• Technical proficiency with PC-DMIS software and CMM operation.