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AV · 1 month ago

Quality Technician I - Second Shift

Simi Valley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Quality Technician I supports the Quality Engineering group through processing inspections and nonconformance reporting, while ensuring compliance with quality standards during UAV flight acceptance tests.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Processes inbound or outbound FAI and deliverable submissions accurately and timely including: receipt and analysis of parts and/or supporting documentation; completion of associated records and logs; communication of submission status as needed to QEs, managers, engineers or interested parties; processing of parts after completion; maintaining records and files associated with submissions; and other related tasks

Conducts selective inspection under the direction of the QE group including: receipt and verification of material, completion and maintenance of related documentation, communication of inspection results to concerned parties and processing of material after verification using Agile/Oracle database

Processes internal non-conforming material as needed in support of QE including: retrieval and analysis of material, interpretation of preliminary findings and restatement of problem statements to ensure understanding of problem, processing material through the necessary NC processes, communication of status to concerned parties, maintaining necessary documentation and processing material to internal and external suppliers

Provides general support of QEs including communication, Corrective Action Request processing, product evaluation, and sorting activities under exceptional circumstances, and interfacing with other team members as necessary to complete assigned tasks in support of continuous improvement initiatives using A3, Six Sigma DMAIC forms

Support DCMA Source Inspection process

Coordinates with Shipping and Contracts department as needed to ensure timely delivery

Also will assist flight test operators as necessary

Responsible for creating the Final Inspection documentation package including COC, TDR's, etc., and as necessary support internal/external customer inspection

Represents and supports QEs during internal and 3rd party audits regarding the essential functions above and as needed regarding our measurements system and documented system

Works on assignments that are routine in nature, requiring limited judgment

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Aerospace quality managementMechanical inspection methodsGeometric DimensioningToleranceFAI validation processMS Office SuiteAnalytical problem solvingTime managementInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required

0 - 1 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Demonstrated knowledge in mechanical inspection methods and skills including surface plate work, hand tools, and gages, etc

Solid ability to read and understand drawing requirements including a solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance to ANSI Y14.5

Possesses basic knowledge of engineering drawings and specification systems

Basic knowledge of FAI validation and verification process requirements

Strong computer skills and has basic proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel)

Must be able to fill out the necessary flight test documentation

Must have the skills necessary to perform pre and post-flight visual inspections on flight hardware and components

Must possess the skills necessary to remove and replace field replaceable components on aircraft. Will populate excel spreadsheets on a daily basis documenting flight test results

Must be able to document any/all non-conformances encountered

Required to travel to and from remote flying sites on a daily basis

Must have a valid California driver's license and clean driving record

Willingness to work overtime also a must

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction