Job Overview

The Manufacturing Quality Technician is responsible for supporting quality assurance and manufacturing processes to ensure aerospace components meet stringent regulatory, customer, and engineering requirements. This role plays a critical part in inspection, validation, documentation, and continuous improvement activities to maintain compliance with AS9100 standards and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform in-process and final inspections of aerospace components using precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, CMM, height gauges, etc.).
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and work instructions.
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
• Document inspection results and maintain accurate records in quality systems.
• Identify nonconformances and support root cause analysis and corrective actions (RCCA).
• Generate and process Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and participate in MRB (Material Review Board) activities.
• Support internal audits and compliance efforts for AS9100 and customer requirements.
• Assist manufacturing teams with process verification and quality improvement initiatives.
• Verify compliance of materials, processes, and finished products to specifications.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Ensure proper calibration and use of inspection equipment per standards.

What your background should look like

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED (Associate degree or technical certification preferred)
• 1 year of experience in manufacturing quality, preferably in aerospace or regulated industries
• Strong understanding of:
  • Blueprint reading
  • GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
  • Inspection techniques and tools
• Experience with quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001
• Familiarity with First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements (AS9102)
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, ERP/MES systems)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification such as:
  • ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT)
  • ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)
• Experience using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and inspection software
• Knowledge of root cause methodologies (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.)
• Experience in precision machining, composites, or aerospace assembly environments

Key Competencies:

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement

Competencies