Quality Assurance Technician (CT)

OUR COMPANY

As a manufacturing firm, ACDi's biggest differentiator is our people. We're here to do more than simply build "widgets". Our people offer solutions to challenging design and product development issues and are passionate about hitting customer delivery schedules and exceeding expectations. We approach each project understanding that achieving the highest quality possible is required for every step of the electronics design, engineering, and manufacturing process. What we do day-in and day-out has a lasting, meaningful impact across many industries and in the lives of everyday people. At ACDi we create a seismic measuring system that prevents people from getting stuck in elevators during an earthquake; we defend our nation by helping to build gun turrets for tanks, communication systems for troops, and military avionics; we support NASA programs with communications systems that converse with launched vehicles. We approach each project understanding that achieving the highest quality possible is required for every step of the electronics manufacturing process, because these projects help keep our country and people around the world safe, secure, and free. At ACDi, we’re more than just a contract manufacturer.

POSITION SUMMARY 

As the Quality Assurance Technician, you will perform routine incoming, in-process and final visual inspection on manufactured product, when required. Additionally, you will be responsible for processing and maintaining proper records for any nonconforming or defect material identified internally or by the customer after delivery. Supports ACDi QMS in promoting and assessing compliance of AS9100 requirements, contracted functions with regulations, guidelines and corporate policies of PMI and customers through the conduct of independent audits of projects and processes as applicable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

• Implement Quality Standards to help ensure customer satisfaction.
• Monitor and analyze Quality performance data; collaborate with all functions to develop and implement controls and continuous improvements.
• Maintain Quality Documentation (test reports, inspection reports, etc.) through our ERP system.
• Support internal and external Quality audits.
• Help to educate all employees in Quality standards and best practices.
• Knowledgeable on IPC-610 and J-STD-001
• Perform receiving/incoming, in-process, and final inspection
• Complete reports for AS9102 first article inspection
• Maintain a detail log of the nonconforming materials
• Conduct analysis required to identify root cause of nonconformance
• Work with team members to disposition nonconforming materials
• Complete nonconforming reports
• Maintain records
• Initiate system RMA process when a request is received for returned material
• Maintain a detail log of returned material
• Work with related team members to disposition returned material
• Complete RMA reports
• Maintain records

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Associates Degree (A.A.) is preferred 
• High School Diploma or general education (GED) is required 
• 1-3 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. 
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.  We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

REQUIRED/PREFERRED SKILLS

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, as well as listening skills.
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently and with a sense of urgency
• Ability to use computer software packages to include MS Office.
• Microsoft Access experience is a plus.
• Experience in quality assurance or quality control is a plus.
• Electronic manufacturing industry experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of IPC-610 and J-STD-001 is a plus.

BENEFITS

• Five (5) weeks of PTO per year
• Eight (8) paid holidays per year
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (first of the month following hire date)
• HSA & FSA Plans (with HSA employer contribution)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Supplemental insurance options

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee may be exposed to hazards (chemical, mechanical, and/or radiant energy). The employee may be required to wear protective clothing such as heel straps and a lab coat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All of the work will be performed indoors.

ACDi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by the law.