Quality Technician - 2nd Shift

Location: KRS Aerospace Elastomeric Solutions (Elgin, IL)

The Quality Technician is responsible for performing inspections, testing, measurement, and documentation activities that support the Company's Quality Management System and ensure products conform to engineering specifications, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards. This position performs incoming, in-process, first article, and final inspections using precision measurement equipment while supporting manufacturing operations, corrective action activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Perform incoming, in-process, first article, and final inspections to verify product conformity with engineering drawings, specifications, inspection plans, and customer requirements.
• Operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), optical measurement systems, laser micrometers, Smart Scope equipment, Micro Vu systems, and other inspection equipment to evaluate product characteristics and dimensional compliance.
• Conduct acceptance testing within the Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) Laboratory in accordance with established procedures, engineering requirements, and customer specifications.
• Prepare, review, and maintain inspection documentation, First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), inspection records, nonconformance reports, and quality documentation in accordance with Company procedures.
• Identify, document, and communicate product nonconformances while supporting Material Review Board (MRB) activities and corrective action processes.
• Verify products comply with customer purchase order requirements, engineering drawings, inspection plans, and applicable regulatory and quality standards.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements to accurately perform inspection activities.
• Verify calibration status of inspection equipment prior to use and report calibration concerns in accordance with established quality procedures.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Engineers, and Production personnel to resolve inspection issues and improve product quality.
• Support internal audits, customer audits, continuous improvement initiatives, Lean Manufacturing activities, Six Sigma projects, and other quality improvement efforts.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and quality documentation while ensuring traceability and compliance with document control requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while complying with Company quality, safety, and environmental policies.

• Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet business needs.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Quality, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years of quality inspection experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Working knowledge of GD&T principles.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience with in the aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing industry.
• Experience operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and optical inspection systems.
• Experience performing First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in accordance with AS9102.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience supporting Material Review Board (MRB) activities..
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and basic quality tools.
• Experience working with calibration systems…