Quality Technician III

Columbus Technologies and Services; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus Technologies and Services seeks a Quality Technician III to support the Quality Engineering group with First Article Inspection (FAI), Part Approval Process, selective inspection, and nonconformance processing. The role involves documentation, audits, and continuous improvement activities within a high-volume environment.

The position requires AS9100DD experience or audit background, strong GD&T and reading drawings skills, and daily travel to remote sites.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 to 4 years of related work experience is required.
• AS9100DD aerospace quality management system experience or internal audit experience is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical inspection methods and GD&T to ANSI Y14.5.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of FAI validation and verification processes.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Ability to document non-conformances and flight test results.

Responsibilities

• Process inbound/outbound FAI submissions; maintain records and communicate status.
• Conduct selective inspection and verify material; document results.
• Process internal non-conforming material and coordinate with suppliers.
• Support QEs with corrective actions, product evaluation, and sorting activities.
• Lead problem-solving activities and assist in coordinating QA Technician work.
• Support DCMA Source Inspection; participate in audits as needed.
• Create final inspection packages (COC, TDRs) and support customer inspections.
• Develop process instructions for quality-related activities.
• Possess strong multitasking ability in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

AS9100DD aerospace quality management

Internal audit experience

Mechanical inspection methods

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance

Reading drawings

FAI validation & verification

MS Office

Flight test documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Oracle database

Agile

Job description

Must be a US Person or Permanent Resident

Duration: Ongoing assignment

W2 with full benefits

Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen

Clearance Level: No Clearance

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Quality Technician III 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.

• Processes 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.
• Leads & facilitates problem solving activities such as Fishbone, 5-Why, Fault-tree, etc. Plans and coordinates QA Technician I and II activities and provides general guidance.
• Support DCMA Source Inspection process.
• 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 activities.
• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgement in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2 to 4 years of related work experience is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Has Aerospace quality management system experience (AS9100DD) and/or internal audit experience.
• Demonstrated 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 Y14.5.
• Good knowledge of FAI validation and verification process requirements.
• Good knowledge of engineering drawings and specification systems.
• Strong computer skills and is proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Must be able to fill out the necessary flight test documentation.
• Must document any/all non-conformances encountered.
• Must 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 results.
• Must able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Required to travel to and from remote flying sites on a daily basis.
• Must have a valid California driver's license and clean driving record.
• Willingness to work overtime also a must.

DESIRED SKILLS

• 2 year technical degree preferred; Quality system courses and/or equivalent experience preferred.
• Solid ability to accurately record and manage data, records, files and other documents to support tasks.
• Has an analytical approach to problem solving and high organizational skills in a fast-paced environment as well as effective time management, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.
• Receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments. Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge & skills to complete wide range of tasks.
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties.
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company.
• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests.

U.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.