Quality Assurance Technician

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD); Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) seeks a Quality Assurance Technician (Inspector) for its Simsbury, CT location. The role focuses on in-process and final inspection of components and assemblies within a team-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and 5+ years experience in a technical field, preferably aerospace or defense, with strong GD&T and measurement tool proficiency. EBAD emphasizes equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of experience in a technical, aerospace, or defense setting preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO/AS procedures is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret prints using Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T).
• Strong attention to detail and effective communication across management levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspection of components and assemblies.
• Maintain accurate, neat, and complete inspection records.
• Keep work area organized and clean and follow safety guidelines.
• Collaborate within a team to achieve department goals.
• Perform additional duties in related area assignments as needed.

Skills

GD&T reading

Inspection records

Team collaboration

Communication

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Drop indicators

Shadow graphs

Job description

At Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), we believe that our strengths are built on our most important resource - our people. Join EBAD and you'll be a part of a team who creates cutting edge technology that will blast us into the future. No other company can match the innovative energetic solutions that we provide. At EBAD you will actively contribute to successful missions putting men, women and satellites into space, and protecting our armed service men and women around the world. If this is the culture and work environment you are seeking, then EBAD is the place for you!

Job Description

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) is a leader in energetic and non-energetic system solutions offered to aerospace, satellite and defense customers for a wide variety of applications. EBAD products and capabilities set the U.S. standard and are highly sought after in the international community.

EBA&D seeks a Quality Assurance Technician (Inspector). This position is located in Simsbury, CT.

Responsibilities

• Perform in process and final inspection of components and assemblies
• Maintain accurate, neat and complete inspection records.
• Keep work area organized and clean and follow all established safety guidelines.
• Work within a team structure to achieve company and department goals.
• Perform additional duties related to specific area assignments when requested.

Requirements

The successful candidate must have graduated from High School or equivalent G.E.D. and 5+ years of experience, ideally within a technical field or in an aerospace or defense related company.

Required Experience Includes

• Capable of utilizing all standard inspection tools and equipment including calipers, micrometers, drop indicators, shadow graphs.
• Knowledge of ISO/AS procedures a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret prints using Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T).
• Must be able to read and understand military specifications and industry standards.
• Read and understand English.
• Effectively communicate and interact with all levels of management
• High attention to detail.
• Self-starter with strong initiative.
• Reacts with a positive attitude when priorities change.
• Basic PC fundamentals, knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.