Quality Technician l

Miltope; Hope Hull (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

PTO

Tuition Assistance

Life and AD Insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Miltope Corporation in Hope Hull, AL is hiring a Quality Technician I to support the Quality Department with incoming materials, process quality, and regulatory compliance. You will report to the QA Supervisor at the Hope Hull Manufacturing Center of Excellence and work alongside operations to ensure 100% material quality and preventive quality initiatives.

The role emphasizes strong mechanical aptitude, detailed inspection skills, and the ability to interpret drawings.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 yrs experience in a technical inspection/manufacturing product auditing role.
• Technical oral and writing experience.
• Computer skills: MS-Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform product inspection activities including Incoming Materials, FAI, Calibration, Metrology, etc.
• Analyze and draw conclusions on product/process quality issues.
• Drive quality improvements through a bottom-up approach.
• Take direction from multiple sources.
• Possess ability to obtain/maintain US security clearance if required.
• Support FAA/DOT safety-sensitive programs.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical inspection

Oral & written communication

MS Office

Mechanical aptitude

Drawings & schematics

Team collaboration

Education

Technical degree or equal experience

Associates degree (technical)

ASQ Inspector certification

IPC-610 certification

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Torque wrench

CMM experience

Microsoft Dynamics ERP

Job description

Quality Technician I

Business Unit: Miltope Corporation

Location: Hope Hull Manufacturing Center of Excellence

This position is an non-exempt hourly role which normally works a 9/80 work schedule. Overtime is required based on business need.

Who YOU are and what You can become:

You are a high performer with the ability to cover Quality Technical tasks in support of Operations and certain customer and regulatory related activities. The appropriate candidate will have elevated Quality Technical capabilities and provide solid guidance to other departmental technicians and Operations personnel on relevant activities. This individual must possess strong growth potential, high urgency, and focused diligence to effectively execute this key role that ultimately serves a noble purpose…like our nation’s warfighters.

Who WE are and where WE are going:

At ST Engineering North America Government, Miltope Corporation we apply our technology and innovation to solve real-world problems and improve lives. Our dedication to excellence and our strong track record have earned us a distinctive reputation for quality and trust as a global technology, defense and engineering group. Our diverse portfolio of businesses spans the aerospace, smart city, defense and public security segments. We are continuing to grow as our expertise and facilities around the world keep aircraft flying safely and transform and future-proof cities to make them more mobile, more secure and more livable.

What YOU will do:

You will report directly to our QA Supervisor our Hope Hull Manufacturing Center of Excellence and work lockstep with your leader and all other functions to ensure product and process quality activities and results are compliant with requirements and achieve high customer satisfaction, while providing guidance and support where needed to assure overall team success. You will be directly responsible for Technical Inspections and initiatives within the Quality Department to ensure 100% incoming materials quality, evolution of preventive quality, and other activities as assigned. The appropriate candidate must possess growth potential for an elevated technical role.

Essential Functions

(To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Perform product Inspection related activities including but not limited to Incoming Materials, FAI, Calibration, Metrology, etc.
• Responsible for analyzing, assessing, and drawing appropriate conclusions on product/process quality issues.
• Motivate & facilitate Quality improvement through bottom-up approach.
• Take direction from multiple sources.
• Ability to obtain or maintain a US security clearance if required
• Ability to perform under the requirements of FAA/DOT safety sensitive programs
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Basic Qualifications

(The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required and preferred for this position.)

Required Education & Experience:

• Degree in a Technical field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 yrs experience in a technical inspection/manufacturing product auditing role
• Technical Oral and Writing experience
• Computer skills: MS-Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong Mechanical aptitude
• Understanding of Problem Solving RCCA tools
• Experience in using and inspection tools (calipers, mics, torque wrench, etc)
• Ability to apply good dexterity
• Ability to interpret drawings and schematics
• Ability to professionally interface with all levels of the organization
• Ability to understand technical interpretations
• Strong sense of urgency, diligence, and execution
• Disciplined, results oriented, and dependable
• Willing to further education and experience
• Ability to grow into other technical roles

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Associates Degree in a technical field
• CMM experience
• ASQ Certified Inspector
• IPC-610 Certified
• Internal Auditor
• Microsoft Dynamics ERP
• Trained in the Utilization of Basic Quality Tools

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Environment is neutral with low to moderate noise exposure, is semi-seated position requiring the extended use of a computer and computer equipment
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach, pickup boxes with arms and hands (25 lbs or less), climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

YOU get more than Just compensation with Miltope:

• 401K with rich company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Disability
• PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities

Please contact: Human Resources at [e-mail]

Interview Plan: Initial Teams meeting with HR or Hiring Manager (shared screen with no AI assistance required) followed by small in person panel interview. Other interviews may be required as needed.

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. ST Engineering/Miltope Corporation is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed.

We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds.

So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

Miltope Corporation is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Human Resources Team at [e-mail].