Quality Technician III: FAI, Audit & Process Lead

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

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.