Quality Assurance Technician

****Aerovel (The Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program)****is looking for a ****Quality Assurance Technician**** to join our aircraft quality department based in ****Bingen, WA.********Financial Rewards:**** Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)* Perform required technical inspections to receive or reject incoming material, airframes, aircraft components and to detect/report suspected unapproved parts* Perform in-process inspections for components in sub-assembly and final assembly stations. This will include assessing electrical and composite components as well as complex sub-assemblies. Need MRO and paint shop to judge the serviceability or rejection of manufactured parts, electrical components, and paint* Assist with and/or review investigations into quality-related issues* Monitor and track corrective actions to address any quality issues* Use precision measuring tools and equipment to assess dimensions, tolerances, and material properties* Identify defects, discrepancies, and non-conformances, document findings and work with appropriate stakeholders to correct or mitigate recurrence.* Physically and systematically quarantine non-conforming components and assemblies identified during inspections* Perform First Article Inspections* Ensure proper tagging, identification and airworthiness of production parts* Develop, implement, and maintain quality control processes and documentation* Document QC inspection results, non-conformances, and other quality-related issues; communicate and resolve these findings and recommendations for corrective and preventative actions* Develop and implement quality related policies, procedures, and programs* Develop necessary inspection requirements from supplier, incoming, in process, and final inspection points as required.* Conduct internal audits on manufacturing lines to assess adherence to established quality standards, contributing to the enhancement of overall quality control.* Collaborate with production personnel to ensure adherence to quality standards during manufacturing and assembly* Apply Airbus Core Values to create an environment for success, set the example, uphold the standard and welcome challenges while maintaining integrity, commitment, confidence, teamwork, customer focus, respect and reliability* Engage in seamless collaboration with the manufacturing team to swiftly identify and effectively resolve issues associated with incoming materials, ensuring production processes run smoothly.* Work with engineers to improve component specifications and recommend actions to prevent occurrence of non-conformances.* Promote ongoing improvements that lead to greater customer satisfaction, cost efficiency of operations, and procedural and regulatory compliance.* High School Diploma or equivalent* Four (4) years' experience in a manufacturing environment in a QA/QC role; preferably under an approved quality management system such as AS9100 or ISO9001* Less than 10 % Domestic and International Travel involved* Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and bill of materials (BOMs)* Ability to use hand tools, calibrated instruments, measurement equipment, microscopes, and testing fixtures.* Exceptional attention to detail to conduct thorough inspections and maintain accurate records.* Experience and working knowledge of production techniques and quality systems in the aerospace manufacturing environment.* Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English* MS office or G Suite systems proficiency* Associates or Bachelors Degree in a technical field or equivalent experience in Aviation or robotics industry* Experience in unmanned aviation industry* Current/Valid FAA Airframe & Powerplant License* FAA Inspection Authorization (IA)* FCC 2nd Class License* Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) Certificate* Proficiency in French, German or Spanish* Adobe Acrobat proficiency* Deltek CostPoint proficiency* Aras PDM proficiency* SolidWorks proficiency* Experience with TipQA or other Quality Management SystemsHourly range based on the required profile: **$31 - $45/hour.** Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on geographic differential. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. This position offers the following benefits:

Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Prescription insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Basic & Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, Short and Long-term Disability insurance, 401(k), Paid time off including paid holidays, Tuition Assistance, Bonus(es) subject to performance criteria.

These are our current benefit offerings for the current plan year and are subject to change without notice.. #J-18808-Ljbffr