Quality Assurance Technician: Drive CI & Compliance

RBC Bearings; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Bonus platforms

401k Savings & Investment Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

HSA/FSA

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Sargent Aerospace & Defense seeks a Quality Engineering Technician to support quality assurance across the product lifecycle. You will read blueprints and GD&T, assist with MRB activities, and help drive corrective actions and data-driven improvements.

Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure conformance to customer specs and regulatory requirements. Strong problem-solving and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent technical experience in manufacturing/quality.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specs, and contracts.
• Familiarity with basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Model safe behavior and promote a zero-defect culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support to Quality Engineers in maintaining product and process quality.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Support MRB activities, including documentation, disposition tracking, and nonconformance processing.
• Assist with nonconformance investigations and corrective action activities with data collection and reporting.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions using structured problem-solving methods.
• Support APQP and PPAP activities through data collection and record maintenance.
• Assist with FAI activities and inspection documentation.
• Collect, analyze, and report basic quality metrics for process improvement.
• Assist with internal product audits and quality system compliance.
• Maintain quality records, inspection reports, and traceability documentation per requirements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Operations to resolve quality issues.
• Support receiving, in-process, and final inspections to verify conformance.

Skills

Quality Assurance

GD&T

Root Cause Analysis

Data Analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Inspections

Education

Associate degree in Engineering or related technical field

High school / GED with 3 years experience in manufacturing/quality/engineering

Tools

Minitab

Power BI

ERP

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Job description

Sargent Aerospace & Defense seeks a Quality Engineering Technician to support quality assurance across the product lifecycle. You will read blueprints and GD&T, assist with MRB activities, and help drive corrective actions and data-driven improvements.

Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure conformance to customer specs and regulatory requirements. Strong problem-solving and attention to detail are essential for success.