Quality Technician: Precision Inspection in Composites

SHD Composite Materials Inc; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SHD Composite Materials Inc in Mooresville, NC is seeking a Quality Technician to join our growing advanced-materials manufacturing operation. This hands-on role supports inspection, testing, documentation, and quality-control activities across the manufacturing process.

You will work with Quality, Production, Engineering, and Operations to ensure products meet SHD standards and customer requirements, while maintaining calibration records and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing, quality inspection, quality assurance, production, laboratory testing, or related technical environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to read and follow specifications, procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and electronic business systems.
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to identify and appropriately elevate quality concerns.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of materials and products.
• Inspect products against specifications, procedures, work instructions, and customer requirements.
• Use appropriate measuring and inspection equipment to verify product conformance.
• Accurately document inspection and test results and maintain required quality and traceability records.
• Review production travelers, work orders, inspection records, certificates, and other manufacturing documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify, document, segregate, and communicate nonconforming materials or processes.
• Assist with nonconformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions, root‑cause investigations, and follow‑up activities.
• Support Quality and Production personnel in resolving manufacturing and product‑quality issues.
• Verify inspection and measuring equipment is within calibration requirements and help maintain calibration records.
• Support first‑article, process, and product inspections as required.
• Assist with document control and internal, customer, and certification audits.
• Support compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, customer requirements, and SHD quality procedures.
• Participate in continuous‑improvement activities focused on reducing defects, scrap, rework, and recurring quality issues.
• Follow all company safety, quality, security, and housekeeping requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Reading specs

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Measurement equipment

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

SHD Composite Materials Inc in Mooresville, NC is seeking a Quality Technician to join our growing advanced-materials manufacturing operation. This hands-on role supports inspection, testing, documentation, and quality-control activities across the manufacturing process.

You will work with Quality, Production, Engineering, and Operations to ensure products meet SHD standards and customer requirements, while maintaining calibration records and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.