Quality Technician II

AeroVironment, Inc.; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician II to support the Quality Engineering group with First Article Inspections and Part Approval Processes.

The role includes selective inspection, NC material processing, and documentation activities for UAV flight acceptance tests. You will maintain records, communicate results to engineers and management, and assist with corrective action and continuous improvement initiatives using A3 and Six Sigma tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1-2 years of related work experience or equivalent.
• Solid ability to read and understand drawings including ANSI Y14.5.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Access, Excel).
• Ability to document non-conformances and flight test records.

Responsibilities

• Process inbound/outbound FAI submissions and deliverables with accurate documentation.
• Conduct selective inspection and maintain related records and results.
• Process internal non-conforming material and communicate status to stakeholders.
• Support QE with Corrective Action Request processing and data analysis.
• Assist with audits and maintain inspection documents and COC/TD R's.

Skills

Mechanical inspection methods

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance

MS Office Suite

Flight test documentation

Analytical problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year technical degree preferred

Tools

Agile/Oracle database

Job description

Worker TypeRegularJob DescriptionSummaryThe Quality Technician II supports the Quality Engineering group through processing First Article Inspection (FAI) and Part Approval Process, selective inspection, analysis and processing of internal Nonconformance Reporting (NC) material and other administrative and logistical support duties. Represents the Quality Department in witnessing and documenting UAV flight acceptance test activity.Position ResponsibilitiesProcesses inbound or outbound FAI and deliverable submissions accurately and timely including: receipt and analysis of parts and/or supporting documentation; completion of associated records and logs; communication of submission status as needed to QEs, managers, engineers or interested parties; processing of parts after completion; maintaining records and files associated with submissions; and other related tasks.Conducts selective inspection under the direction of the QE group including: receipt and verification of material, completion and maintenance of related documentation, communication of inspection results to concerned parties and processing of material after verification using Agile/Oracle database.Processes internal non-conforming material as needed in support of QE including: retrieval and analysis of material, interpretation of preliminary findings and restatement of problem statements to ensure understanding of problem, processing material through the necessary NC processes, communication of status to concerned parties, maintaining necessary documentation and processing material to internal and external suppliers.Provides general support of QEs including communication, Corrective Action Request processing, product evaluation, and sorting activities under exceptional circumstances, and interfacing with other team members as necessary to complete assigned tasks in support of continuous improvement initiatives using A3, Six Sigma DMAIC forms.Support DCMA Source Inspection processCoordinates with Shipping and Contracts department as needed to ensure timely delivery.Responsible for creating the Final Inspection documentation package including COC, TDR's, etc., and as necessary support internal/external customer inspection.Represents and supports QEs during internal and 3rd party audits regarding the essential functions above and as needed regarding our measurements system and documented system.Develops and maintains process instructions for quality-related activitiesWorks on assignments that are semi-routine in natureOther duties as assignedBasic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)High School Diploma or GED equivalent1 - 2 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experienceDemonstrated expertise in mechanical inspection methods and skills including surface plate work, hand tools, and gages, etc.Solid ability to read and understand drawing requirements including a solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance to ANSI Y14.5Basic knowledge of FAI validation and verification process requirementsStrong computer skills and is proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel)Basic knowledge of engineering drawings and specification systemsMust be able to fill out the necessary flight test documentationMust be able to properly document any/all non-conformances encounteredMust have the skills necessary to perform pre and post-flight visual inspections on flight hardware and components.Must possess the skills necessary to remove and replace field replaceable components on aircraft. Will populate excel spreadsheets on a daily basis documenting flight test resultsMust able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environmentRequired to travel to and from remote flying sites on a daily basisMust have a valid California driver's license and clean driving recordWillingness to work overtime also a mustOther Qualifications & Desired Competencies2 year technical degree desired; Quality system courses and/or equivalent experience preferredAerospace quality management system experience (AS9100DD) and/or internal audit experience is preferredSolid ability to accurately record and manage data, records, files and other documents to support tasksHas an analytical approach to problem solving and high organizational skills as well as effective time management, interpersonal and communication skillsStrong ability to manage time and prioritize tasksAble to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of dutiesDisplays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectivesTakes ownership and responsibility for current and past work productsIs committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the companyFocuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interestsPhysical DemandsAbility to work the majority of the time outdoors in varying weather conditions, when needed, during flight test activity (Frequent)Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry/move objects of varying shapes and sizes (Frequent)Regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)Clearance LevelNo ClearanceThe salary range for this role is:$18 - $28AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.ITAR Requirement:This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.About AV:AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.ITARU.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.