Quality Control Technician

Job Details

Job Location:

Charlotte, NC 28273

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $23.00 - $27.00 Hourly

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Job Category: QA - Quality Control

Inspects and verifies products at various stages of the production process, and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain the quality and reliability of products by performing the following duties.

• Interprets engineering drawings and schematic diagrams, and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Selects products for inspection/verification at specified stages in the production process; and inspects/verifies products for a variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, and mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristics.
• Records inspection/verification data applying statistical quality control procedures.
• Generates APQP and PPAP documentation.
• Reviews and understands customer requirements including PO’s, drawings, and specifications.
• Compares requirements with Sur-Seal quotes, capabilities and processes to identify discrepancies.
• Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Calibrates and maintains measuring and inspection equipment per established procedures.
• Reviews and maintains raw material certifications.
• Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within the limits of equipment capability.
• Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into a computer for analysis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Ability to define and distinguish between quality standards, requirements, and specifications with the goal of meeting the customer’s specified requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and ensure requirements are appropriately applied to the method of manufacturing, including inspection activities.
• Have a basic understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerance such as symbols, location, and profile.
• Ability to determine what measurement instruments are required for various inspection point functions such as receiving, in-process, final, source, first article, etc.

5 – 10 years related experience

Ability to define and solve problems by utilizing various Root Cause Analysis tools (8D, fishbone, 5 Whys).

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface periodically throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required.

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. For the most part, ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.

• Knowledge of aerospace industry, requirements, and specifications
• Quality system auditing experience
• Detail oriented