Quality Control Technician

Textum; Belmont (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Textum is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure aerospace textile products meet strict customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards. You will support inspection, testing, calibration, and documentation for fabrics, seals, and preforms with emphasis on accuracy and compliance (AS9100).

The role involves working on first and second shifts, conducting inspections, calibrations, audits, and ensuring traceability of records. 2+ years experience in manufacturing quality is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred.
• 2+ years of quality inspection experience in manufacturing (aerospace or textiles preferred).
• Familiarity with AS9100/AS9102 standards is a plus.
• Experience with ERP Systems (Syteline or similar).
• Ability to read technical documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Proficient with inspection tools and measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily fabric testing and record results in ERP system (Syteline).
• Conduct receiving, in-process, and final inspections of materials and finished goods.
• Review and digitally track loom inspection data and defects.
• Verify job setups and approve production readiness.
• Maintain nonconformance logs and control nonconforming materials.
• Ensure accurate documentation and recordkeeping in compliance with quality standards.
• Perform in-house calibration of inspection tools and maintain calibration records.
• Coordinate external calibrations and support out-of-tolerance investigations.
• Conduct internal audits (workstation, FOD) and issue corrective actions (CARs).
• Review shipping documentation for accuracy and traceability.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and compile First Article inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Verify employee training and maintain compliance records.

Skills

Quality inspection

Dimensional measurement

Documentation

ERP literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree preferred

Tools

Syteline ERP

Inspection tools

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

The Quality Technician ensures aerospace textile products meet strict customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards. This role supports inspection, testing, calibration, and documentation processes for high-performance fabrics, seals, and preforms, with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance (e.g., AS9100), and continuous improvement.

Shift: 1st or 2nd Shift

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily fabric testing (e.g., punch testing) and record results in ERP system (Syteline)
• Conduct receiving, in-process, and final inspections of materials and finished goods
• Review and digitally track loom inspection data and defects
• Verify job setups and approve production readiness
• Maintain nonconformance logs and control nonconforming materials
• Ensure accurate documentation and recordkeeping in compliance with quality standards
• Perform in-house calibration of inspection tools and maintain calibration records
• Coordinate external calibrations and support out-of-tolerance investigations
• Conduct internal audits (workstation, FOD) and issue corrective actions (CARs)
• Review shipping documentation for accuracy and traceability
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and compile First Article inspection Reports (FAIRs)
• Verify employee training and maintain compliance records

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred
• 2+ years of quality inspection experience in manufacturing (aerospace or textiles preferred)
• Familiarity with AS9100/AS9102 standards is a plus
• Experience with ERP Systems (Syteline or similar)
• Ability to read technical documents, drawings, and specifications
• Proficient with inspection tools and measurement equipment