Quality Assurance Technician

Overview

Job Summary Perform a variety of test and inspection tasks to verify part, subassembly and finished product conformance to requirements using a variety of quality assurance tools (ranging from CMM to basic calipers, micrometers, scales etc.) to determine suitability for use in the design and construction of Experimental Light Sport Aircraft (E-LSA) and Special Light Sport Aircraft (S-LSA) at our Aurora campus.

This is an on-site full-time position. This is a hands-on role with a mix of Quality Assurance Metrology Lab and shop floor Quality Inspection duties.

• Working with metrology lab staff to measure part conformance to print and other specifications. Often involved use of a wide area CMM system and other basic measurement tools.
• Working with production, warehouse and supply-chain teams to inspect and verify manufactured and purchased content meets specifications.
• Performs other quality assurance test activities on a project basis as needs arise to verify suitability of finishes, materials and designs for use in product.
• Work with Quality Engineering team to address internal and external quality nonconformances, assist in root cause analysis, troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 3 to 5 years or more of experience in the quality assurance field.
• Mastery of the following skills:
  Print reading, understanding of dimensioning and tolerancing, and use of typical test and measurements tools (Digital Calipers, Micrometers, Height Gauges, Protractors, & Measuring Tapes).
• Ability to successfully organize and lead cross-functional project teams; communicate effectively, including presentations; perform process audits; and apply FMEA and risk analysis in the evaluation of products and processes.

• Familiarity with Keyence wide area CMM preferred.