Quality Assurance Technician

Accelera; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Newark, DE seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to uphold precision by verifying components meet engineering standards. You will use micrometers, bore gauges, and dial indicators to ensure dimensional accuracy and support reliable performance of high-tolerance products.

Responsibilities include performing detailed dimensional inspections, first article and in-process checks, interpreting GD&T per drawings, recording results, and collaborating with production to drive continuous

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a precision machining or manufacturing quality role.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, BOMs, and applying GD&T principles.
• Demonstrated expertise in using manual precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed dimensional inspections on complex components to ensure full compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Utilize precision instrumentation, including micrometers, bore gages, and dial indicators, to validate part integrity.
• Execute first article and in-process inspections to proactively identify and mitigate quality deviations on the shop floor.
• Interpret complex blueprints and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements to guide accurate assessment.
• Document inspection results and nonconforming conditions to maintain robust quality records and traceability.
• Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all measurement equipment is properly calibrated and suitable for the specific inspection task at hand.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

GD&T Principles

Manual Precision Tools

Analytical Thinking

Detail-Oriented

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

CALYPSO software

Micrometers

Bore Gauges

Dial Indicators

Job description

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will play a vital role in upholding our commitment to precision and excellence by verifying that all manufactured components meet rigorous engineering standards. You will utilize advanced measurement tools to ensure dimensional accuracy, directly impacting the reliability and performance of our high-tolerance industrial products.

About the Role

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will play a vital role in upholding our commitment to precision and excellence by verifying that all manufactured components meet rigorous engineering standards. You will utilize advanced measurement tools to ensure dimensional accuracy, directly impacting the reliability and performance of our high-tolerance industrial products.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed dimensional inspections on complex components to ensure full compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Utilize precision instrumentation, including micrometers, bore gages, and dial indicators, to validate part integrity.
• Execute first article and in-process inspections to proactively identify and mitigate quality deviations on the shop floor.
• Interpret complex blueprints and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements to guide accurate assessment.
• Document inspection results and nonconforming conditions to maintain robust quality records and traceability.
• Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all measurement equipment is properly calibrated and suitable for the specific inspection task at hand.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 18 years of age.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a precision machining or manufacturing quality role.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, BOMs, and applying GD&T principles.
• Demonstrated expertise in using manual precision measuring tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• Direct experience operating Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) equipment, preferably with CALYPSO software.
• Background in inspecting large-scale industrial turbine or high-tolerance mechanical components.
• Previous experience working within an ISO 9001 certified quality management system.
• Proven ability to handle heavy components safely using overhead cranes and hoists.