Quality Assurance Technician

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Simsbury (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance and wellness

Incentive compensation eligibility

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company in Simsbury, CT is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician (Inspector) to verify and certify components and assemblies. You will perform in-process and final inspections, maintain records, and uphold safety standards while contributing to a team-focused environment.

The role requires 5+ years in a technical/aerospace setting, strong GD&T and inspection tool skills, and the ability to read military specifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 5+ years in a technical/aerospace setting.
• Experience using inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, indicators).
• Knowledge of ISO/AS procedures is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret prints with GD&T.
• Read and understand military specifications and industry standards.
• Strong English reading/writing and communication with management.
• Detail oriented, proactive, and able to adapt to priorities.

Responsibilities

• Verify products and certification packages against requirements.
• Perform in-process and final inspection of components and assemblies.
• Maintain accurate, neat inspection records.
• Keep work area organized and follow safety guidelines.
• Collaborate within a team to meet department goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading comprehension

Communication skills

Self-starter

MS Office basics

GD&T knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Drop indicators

Shadow graphs

GD&T interpretation tools

Job description

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!

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

Responsibilities

• This position supports the Linear Transfer Systems team in Simsbury.
• The candidate will be responsible for providing effective verification of products and certification packages against requirements and the communication of findings associated to the verification.
• 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.

The anticipated wage range for this position is $60,000-70,000/year.

The salary range represents the range EBAD has established in good faith for this position and may vary based on qualifications, experience, education, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• retirement benefits
• paid time off and holidays
• life and disability insurance
• employee assistance and wellness resources
• incentive compensation eligibility, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions

Benefit eligibility may vary based on position, work location, employment status, and applicable plan provisions.

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.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD), headquartered in Simsbury, CT with facilities in Moorpark, CA, and Graham, KY is a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Our capabilities include customized man-portable breaching systems; fully integrated payload system, subsystem or energetic component production; shock tube-based, signal transmission technology integrated with our highly reliable family of detonators; and armored vehicle solutions. EBAD also has extensive satellite/spacecraft and missile/aircraft/launch vehicle manufacturing capabilities for system initiation, signal transfer, separation release, actuation and deployment and flight termination. No matter what the mission, EBAD can provide tailored, customized solutions to address our customers' challenges.

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.