Quality Technician III (Robotics, UAV)

Overview
U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder

Ongoing fully benefited contract position

Location: Lawrence, KS

The pay rate for this full-time position is $25-$30/ hr.

Summary
The Quality Technician III 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.

Responsibilities

Processes inbound or outbound FAI and deliverable submissions accurately and timely, including receipt and analysis of parts and supporting documentation; completion of associated records and logs; communication of submission status 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, and processing of material after verification using Agile/Oracle database.

Processes internal nonconforming material as needed in support of QE, including retrieval and analysis of material, interpretation of preliminary findings, restatement of problem statements to ensure understanding, processing material through the necessary NC processes, communication of status, 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 interfaces with other team members as necessary to complete assigned tasks in support of continuous improvement initiatives using A3, Six Sigma DMAIC forms.

Leads and facilitates problem solving activities such as Fishbone, 5-Why, Fault-tree, etc.; plans and coordinates QA Technician I and II activities and provides general guidance.

Supports DCMA Source Inspection process.

Creates the Final Inspection documentation package, including COC, TDRs, etc., and supports internal/external customer inspection as necessary.

Represents and supports QEs during internal and third‑party audits regarding the essential functions above and, as needed, regarding our measurement system and documented system.

Develops and maintains process instructions for quality‑related activities.

Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or making recommendations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

2–4 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Experience with the Aerospace quality management system (AS9100DD) and/or internal audit experience.

Expertise in mechanical inspection methods and skills, including surface plate work, hand tools, and gauges.

Solid ability to read and understand drawing requirements, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (ANSI Y14.5).

Good knowledge of FAI validation and verification process requirements.

Good knowledge of engineering drawings and specification systems.

Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel).

Ability to fill out flight test documentation accurately.

Ability to document any and all nonconformances encountered.

Skill to perform pre‑ and post‑flight visual inspections on flight hardware and components.

Skill to remove and replace field‑replaceable components on aircraft and populate Excel spreadsheets daily with flight test results.

Efficient work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

Capability to travel to and from remote flying sites on a daily basis.

Valid California driver’s license and clean driving record.

Willingness to work overtime.

Preferred: 2‑year technical degree; Quality system courses and/or equivalent experience.

Excellent data, records, files, and document management for support tasks.

Analytical problem‑solving approach with high organizational skills and effective time management, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks.

Receives little instruction on daily work; applies knowledge and skills to a wide range of tasks.

Capable of excelling in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment with small teams sharing diverse duties.

Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.

Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.

Committed to learning from mistakes and driving continuous improvement.

Strong team orientation, focusing on teamwork and collaboration while prioritizing the success of the team.

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