Quality (Calibration) Technician

Quality Technician

About Us:

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity:

The Quality Technician plays a critical role within the Quality Department, supporting inspection, laboratory testing, documentation, and compliance activities. This position works closely with internal departments, external vendors, and management to ensure product quality meets customer, regulatory, and internal requirements. This role requires strong attention to detail, technical aptitude, and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.

Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Responsibilities:

• Assist the quality department in establishing, implementing and maintaining the quality management system. (AS9100)
• Read and interpret blueprints, factory routers, sketches and drawings, MSDS sheets and safety related information.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled calibrations on gages and measurement equipment to maintain measurement integrity.
• Calibrate a wide variety of instruments such as dial indicators, micrometers, calipers, CMMs (coordinate measuring machines), and pressure gauges.
• Maintain calibration certifications, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and follow quality standards (ISO, ASTM, NADCAP).
• responsible for all maintenance of the calibration system.
• Ensure PO requirements for all necessary flowdown requirements for all calibration contracted services
• Ensure all calibration records for contracted services are reported correctly and retained in calibration system.
• Ensure on time schedule adherence for all calibration devices.
• Coordinate with all contracted service providers to ensure adequate P.O. coverage and ensure scheduled calibrations are completed before due date.
• Ensure all calibration records from pyrometry system is complete and accurate
• Troubleshoot and repair faulty measurement equipment, as needed.
• Collaborate with engineers and production staff to address calibration-related issues.
• Maintain and update calibration records using electronic systems.
• Assist in maintaining the calibration database and assist with audits when required.
• Provide training to staff on proper calibration procedures and measurement techniques.
• Support site needs related to over-inspection, shipment write up, and other Quality dock area functions.
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAIs) and run statistical reports.
• Facilitate insourcing outsourced calibration equipment.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (associate's degree in a technical field preferred).
• At least two years of experience in calibration or a related technical role, preferably in manufacturing or production environments while working with calibration standards/requirements (ISO 17025, NADCAP)
• At least six months of experience managing calibration software (GAGETrak, GAGEpack)
• At least six months of experience managing outside calibration services and Purchase Order flow downs and verification of certifications.
• At least six months of using precision maintenance tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gages, and other precision instruments.
• At least one year of previous experience with reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Previous experience in setting up and operating CMM

Preferred Qualifications:

• Willingness to accept training for additional required certification testing.
• Attention to detail while performing multiple tasks in a production environment and problem solving.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to follow documented procedures, work instructions and customer required records and to keep accurate records.
• Solid PC skills including MS Excel and Word.
• Documentation skills
• Experience with CMM programming using PC-DMIS
• Knowledge of pyrometry and AMS 2750
• Experience completing Measurement System Analysis (Gage GR&R)

Working Conditions:

• Frequent standing, walking, and working in a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to laboratory chemicals and shop conditions (grinding, polishing, etching).
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection.
• Occasional extended hours or weekend work may be required to meet production and customer deadlines.

Acknowledgements:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor

Benefits:

Pursuit Aerospace offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and employee assistance programs

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.