Echodyne Corp
Senior Quality Assurance Technician – Weekend / Swing Shift
Echodyne Corp, Kirkland, Washington, United States, 98034
Senior Quality Assurance Technician – Weekend / Swing Shift
Radar Reinvented.
Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).
Echodyne is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Technician for the Weekend / Swing Shift – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday (1:00pm-9:00pm)* *Initial training will be conducted Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for approximately three weeks, or until proficiency and independent performance are achieved.
Role Responsibilities This role is responsible for ensuring that incoming parts and materials meet the company's quality standards and specifications. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in quality inspection, knowledge of industry regulations, and expertise in using precision measuring tools and techniques. This position plays a key role in maintaining supplier quality and compliance while improving internal processes. This role also assists in the management, assessment, disposition, and documentation of nonconforming material from Receiving Inspection. A clear and concise disposition of affected material is documented in Echodyne’s Product Lifecycle Management system.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Apply inspection techniques using a variety of hand inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, indicators, ring gauges and programable test equipment such as an OGP Smartscope
Initiate, investigate and resolve nonconformances and maintain appropriate records as needed
Proficient in knowledge of IPC standards
Ensure proper material identification, segregation and storage of inventory material
Must be proficient in all areas of Inspection (Receiving Inspection, FAI, PCB/PCBA, Mechanical, Cable, Cosmetics and Final Inspection)
Works closely with members of Manufacturing, Distribution, Engineering, and Quality to ensure good communication and coordination of activities
Coordinate Calibration activities to ensure test and applicable design equipment is calibrated per procedure
Assist in evaluation of inspection methods/fixtures and provide improvement recommendations in conjunction with Engineering and Quality Engineering
Responsible for evaluating and defining inspection processes for incoming inspection as well as production operations in collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering.
Responsible for Key Performance Indicators and Metrics for Incoming Quality Assurance and Material Review Board
Maintains current education in the field with internal and external education and training
Assists with Quality System Audits
Support and mentor junior inspectors and provide guidance on inspection techniques and quality standards
Performs other related duties as assigned
BASIC PROFICIENCIES
Ability to work independently without direct supervision during weekend hours
Experience working within a Quality Management System environment
Extensive experience with PCBs and PCBAs and be able to assist with technical reviews with suppliers, Quality Engineers and Design Engineers
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups
Ability to work with minor guidance and under pressurel
Knowledge of specification development, industry standards, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), etc
Demonstrated ability to drive and deliver innovative, effective and timely solutions
DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
Programming of a multisensor measurement system experience, particularly with OGP products
Proactive, professional, self-starter and able to work well in teams of various cultures and backgrounds
Proficient with Mechanical and Test Equipment (M&TE); calipers, micrometers, comparator, digital microscopes, Go/No-go gages, and Digital Multimeter
ASQ Certified Quality Technician
IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certified
Familiar with Society of Plastic Industry (SPI) Cosmetic Specifications
Lean Manufacturing: Kaizen and 6S experience
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent
A minimum of 5 years of experience in a mechanical/electrical inspection or direct relevant experience
A minimum of 5 years of recent prior experience in a high-tech environment
Good communication skills, both written and oral
Working knowledge of MS Office; Word and Excel
Able to collect, analyze and report data
Self‑Driven and able to work with limited supervision
WHAT WE OFFER The pay range for this position is $32.30 - $48.41 per hour.
Benefits
Incentive stock options
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage benefits for employee and family members
15 days of vacation, 12 paid sick days, and 9 paid holidays
Company paid disability, life insurance, employee assistance program and travel insurance
401k Plan
All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Echodyne is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Technician for the Weekend / Swing Shift – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday (1:00pm-9:00pm)* *Initial training will be conducted Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for approximately three weeks, or until proficiency and independent performance are achieved.
Role Responsibilities This role is responsible for ensuring that incoming parts and materials meet the company's quality standards and specifications. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in quality inspection, knowledge of industry regulations, and expertise in using precision measuring tools and techniques. This position plays a key role in maintaining supplier quality and compliance while improving internal processes. This role also assists in the management, assessment, disposition, and documentation of nonconforming material from Receiving Inspection. A clear and concise disposition of affected material is documented in Echodyne’s Product Lifecycle Management system.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Apply inspection techniques using a variety of hand inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, indicators, ring gauges and programable test equipment such as an OGP Smartscope
Initiate, investigate and resolve nonconformances and maintain appropriate records as needed
Proficient in knowledge of IPC standards
Ensure proper material identification, segregation and storage of inventory material
Must be proficient in all areas of Inspection (Receiving Inspection, FAI, PCB/PCBA, Mechanical, Cable, Cosmetics and Final Inspection)
Works closely with members of Manufacturing, Distribution, Engineering, and Quality to ensure good communication and coordination of activities
Coordinate Calibration activities to ensure test and applicable design equipment is calibrated per procedure
Assist in evaluation of inspection methods/fixtures and provide improvement recommendations in conjunction with Engineering and Quality Engineering
Responsible for evaluating and defining inspection processes for incoming inspection as well as production operations in collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Engineering.
Responsible for Key Performance Indicators and Metrics for Incoming Quality Assurance and Material Review Board
Maintains current education in the field with internal and external education and training
Assists with Quality System Audits
Support and mentor junior inspectors and provide guidance on inspection techniques and quality standards
Performs other related duties as assigned
BASIC PROFICIENCIES
Ability to work independently without direct supervision during weekend hours
Experience working within a Quality Management System environment
Extensive experience with PCBs and PCBAs and be able to assist with technical reviews with suppliers, Quality Engineers and Design Engineers
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups
Ability to work with minor guidance and under pressurel
Knowledge of specification development, industry standards, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), etc
Demonstrated ability to drive and deliver innovative, effective and timely solutions
DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
Programming of a multisensor measurement system experience, particularly with OGP products
Proactive, professional, self-starter and able to work well in teams of various cultures and backgrounds
Proficient with Mechanical and Test Equipment (M&TE); calipers, micrometers, comparator, digital microscopes, Go/No-go gages, and Digital Multimeter
ASQ Certified Quality Technician
IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certified
Familiar with Society of Plastic Industry (SPI) Cosmetic Specifications
Lean Manufacturing: Kaizen and 6S experience
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent
A minimum of 5 years of experience in a mechanical/electrical inspection or direct relevant experience
A minimum of 5 years of recent prior experience in a high-tech environment
Good communication skills, both written and oral
Working knowledge of MS Office; Word and Excel
Able to collect, analyze and report data
Self‑Driven and able to work with limited supervision
WHAT WE OFFER The pay range for this position is $32.30 - $48.41 per hour.
Benefits
Incentive stock options
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage benefits for employee and family members
15 days of vacation, 12 paid sick days, and 9 paid holidays
Company paid disability, life insurance, employee assistance program and travel insurance
401k Plan
All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
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