Quality Technician

Armtec Defense Technologies; East Camden (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Armtec Defense Technologies in Camden, AR, is seeking a Quality Technician to support quality and test programs. The role involves reading drawings, applying SPC, and ensuring training and records are up to date to support manufacturing.

You will work with supervisors and production teams, travel occasionally to Armtec facilities, and contribute to continuous improvement while upholding high ethical standards and Armtec policies.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree preferred; 6 months to 1 year related experience.
• Proficient in Excel; data analysis and charts.
• Knowledge of SPC and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Detail-oriented with strong record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Maintains an effective group of Quality personnel across assigned areas.
• Participates in meetings with Production, Test and Management to resolve issues.
• Uses quality acceptance criteria and seeks guidance when needed.
• Suggests improvements to product quality and process performance.
• Collaborates with engineering to implement design improvements.
• Keeps employee records up to date and contributes to training records.
• Maintains ethical standards and adheres to Armtec policies.
• Reads drawings and specifications to translate customer requirements into SOPs and work orders.
• Occasionally travels to other Armtec facilities, vendors and contractors.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Teamwork

Attention to detail

SPC knowledge

Graphs & charts

Quality measurement tools

Interdepartmental collaboration

Record keeping

Training skills

Effective communication

Drawings & specs

Education

Associates Degree

Related experience

Job description

Armtec Technologies Corporation

Armtec welcomes people who share our determination and high standards to join us in doing work that moves the world forward. We design, manufacture, and market highly engineered products and systems principally for the aerospace and defense markets. Armtec Defense Technologies, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transdigm, is the world’s foremost developer and supplier of expendable countermeasures, used to protect aircraft from missile threats.

Company Profile

Company Name: Armtec Defense Technologies, a subsidiary of Transdigm Technologies Corporation

Industry: Aerospace/Defense Products & Services

Number of Employees: 250

Job Overview

Title: Quality Technician

Job Family: Quality/Test

Reports to: Quality Engineer/Supervisor or Department Head

Works with: Supervisors, Technicians, Specialists and Production employees

Location: Camden, AR

Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

Employees in this job will perform a variety of technician assignments in support of quality and/or test departmental programs, services and activities. Work is performed through the application of a body of knowledge related to the methods, practices, procedures, policies and regulations of this field.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintains an effective group of Quality personnel for all areas assigned through leadership, delegation and example to maintain high levels of Quality Assurance with all production at ARO.
• Actively participates in meetings with Production, Test and Management personnel in order to efficiently resolve any issues arising in day to day operations.
• Makes decisions using Quality acceptance criteria – if unknown, must be able to seek assistance through research, past experience and supervisors.
• Seeks ways to improve the performance, Quality and integrity of the product which may be approached through the use of tools, training, or re-design of equipment.
• Interacts with engineering to incorporate new ideas to improve product and performance.
• Keeps track of employee records and ensures all training is up to date – must also give input on employee competence.
• Maintains a good rapport with fellow employees, customers, external auditors and government contracted inspectors.
• Effectively communicates ideas, work instructions and expectations in an efficient and respectful manner.
• Reads drawings, SPI’s, contracts, standards and specs to understand specific requirements from customers and translates those requirements into SOP’s, IP’s and Work Orders.
• Occasionally travels to represent the company at other Armtec facilities, vendors and contractors.
• Maintains the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
• Understands and lives by Armtec’s ethics and business conduct policies.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel spreadsheets; data analysis, formatting of usable tables and other evaluation documents.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control and associated data analysis.
• Proficient at reading and generating charts and graphs; troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of the practical use of quality measuring devices.
• Capable of interacting with other departments.
• Excellent record keeping and training skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of drawings, SPI’s, contracts, standards and specs.

Armtec Competencies

• Must be able to demonstrate ability in the Armtec competencies for all

employees, customer focus, ethics & values, problem solving, integrity & trust, functional/technical skills, listening, action-oriented, composure and values diversity.

Education/Previous Experience Requirements

• Associates Degree from an accredited school preferred.
• Six months to one year related experience and/or training.

Work Hours

4/10 work week, with occasional overtime

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Protected Vet

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorization from the U.S. Government