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Summary The
Quality Technician I
supports the Quality Engineering group through processing First Article Inspection (FAI) and Part Approval Process, selective inspection, analysis and processing of internal Nonconformance Reporting (NC) material, and other administrative and logistical support duties. Represents the Quality Department in witnessing and documenting UAV flight acceptance test activity.
Position 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
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
0 - 1 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Aerospace quality management system experience (AS9100DD) and/or internal audit experience is preferred
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
Basic knowledge of engineering drawings and specification systems
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
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
2 year technical degree preferred; Quality system courses and/or equivalent experience preferred
Receives detailed instructions on all work. Works under close supervision. Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks
Solid ability to accurately record and manage data, records, files and other documents to support tasks
Has an analytical approach to problem solving and high organizational skills as well as effective time management, interpersonal and communication skills
Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
Builds effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
Physical Demands
Ability to work the majority of the time outdoors in varying weather conditions, when needed, during flight test activity (Frequent)
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry/move objects of varying shapes and sizes (Frequent)
Regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
Clearance Level No Clearance
Salary Range $17 - $24
ITAR Requirement 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. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Who We Are Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.
What We Do Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR U.S. Citizenship required
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Quality Control Technician
role at
AV .
Summary The
Quality Technician I
supports the Quality Engineering group through processing First Article Inspection (FAI) and Part Approval Process, selective inspection, analysis and processing of internal Nonconformance Reporting (NC) material, and other administrative and logistical support duties. Represents the Quality Department in witnessing and documenting UAV flight acceptance test activity.
Position 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
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required
0 - 1 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Aerospace quality management system experience (AS9100DD) and/or internal audit experience is preferred
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
Basic knowledge of engineering drawings and specification systems
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
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
2 year technical degree preferred; Quality system courses and/or equivalent experience preferred
Receives detailed instructions on all work. Works under close supervision. Acquires job skills and learns company policies and procedures to complete routine tasks
Solid ability to accurately record and manage data, records, files and other documents to support tasks
Has an analytical approach to problem solving and high organizational skills as well as effective time management, interpersonal and communication skills
Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
Builds effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
Physical Demands
Ability to work the majority of the time outdoors in varying weather conditions, when needed, during flight test activity (Frequent)
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry/move objects of varying shapes and sizes (Frequent)
Regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
Clearance Level No Clearance
Salary Range $17 - $24
ITAR Requirement 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. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Who We Are Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.
What We Do Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR U.S. Citizenship required
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