Quality Technician - 074QE

Quartus Engineering; San Diego (CA); Sur place; USD 31 684 - 53 726; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

401k plan with company match

Discretionary performance-based bonus

Employee stock ownership plan

Résumé du poste

Quartus Engineering in San Diego is seeking a Quality Technician to support inspection, calibration, and supplier quality activities across various engineering programs. The role emphasizes detail-oriented tasks including part inspections and nonconformance management.

Applicants should have 4+ years of inspector experience and be familiar with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards. Compensation ranges from $23.00 to $39.00/hour for Technician II and $28.00 to $47.00/hour for Technician III.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Inspector experience required.
• Experience in an ISO 9001, AS9100 certified environment.
• Must be a US Person (Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident).

Responsabilités

• Perform part inspections and generate corresponding inspection reports.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T callouts.
• Assist in testing and inspection of optical and mechanical components.
• Initiate and manage Nonconformance Reports (NCRs).
• Identify and communicate continuous improvement opportunities.

Connaissances

Detail-oriented

Understanding of tooling for inspections

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Experience with first article inspections

Good communication skills

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Associate's degree in technical field

Outils

Gauge pins

Calipers

Micrometers

Thread gauges

Power meters

Description du poste

About Quartus

Quartus Engineering Incorporated (www.quartus.com) is a leading provider of engineering services and integrated hardware solutions for a wide range of clients and industries. We employ advanced computer-aided engineering tools in the areas of optics, structural, thermal, and coupled analyses. We couple our engineering analysis capabilities with design, prototype, integration and test capabilities to create solutions for our clients that are of extraordinary value.

What will you do?

Quartus Engineering is seeking a Quality Technician to join our San Diego team. This is a hands‑on quality role supporting inspection, calibration, nonconformance management, and supplier quality activities across a variety of defense, aerospace, and prototype engineering programs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically grounded, and comfortable working in various industries and project types.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform part inspections and generate corresponding inspection reports, spanning supplier documentation review, drawing-based dimensional inspections, and First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T callouts, and technical specifications to verify conformance to requirements.
• Assist engineers in the testing and inspection of optical, mechanical, and electrical components and assemblies.
• Initiate, manage, and track Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) through disposition and correction.
• Identify and communicate continuous improvement opportunities observed during production and inspection activities.
• Report quality issues and anomalies to engineers and project managers in a timely and clear manner.
• Assist in the collection, scheduling, labeling and tracking of calibrated items for internal and external calibration services.
• Assist in the issuance of Supplier Notices or Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) as needed.
• Participate in internal audits in support of the company's ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality management system.
• Assist in maintaining organization of the cleanroom and shop floor.
• Assist with hardware builds as needed.

Location

Position is based onsite in San Diego.

What are we looking for?

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent (Associate's degree in a technical field a plus)
• 4+ years of Inspector experience
• Experience working in an ISO 9001, AS9100 or equivalent certified environment
• Understanding of tooling for inspections such as gauge pins, calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, and power meters
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Experience with performing first article inspections (FAI)
• Ability to stand continuously as well as bend, squat, and lift frequently
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Must be a US Person (U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with First Article Inspection (FAI) and AS9102 requirements
• Experience building in a clean room environment, preferably lasers/optics, and related equipment
• Experience handling ESD-sensitive components
• CMM operation experience

Compensation and Benefits

Technician II pay range: $23.00 - $39.00/hour

Technician III pay range: $28.00 - $47.00/hour

*This range represents base pay. In addition, you may be eligible for additional benefits and compensation.

Referral eligibility: Tier 1

Quartus is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to employing a diverse workforce, including, but not limited to, minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Quartus provides comprehensive benefits including competitive salary, discretionary performance-based bonus, employee stock ownership plan, medical, dental, vision, and 401k plan with company match.