Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Technician

Hickory, North Carolina, United States US Conec, Ltd. Engineering Innovation. Precision Plastics. Powering AI.

US Conec, Ltd. is a trusted, global company that prides itself on engineering excellence—creating innovative connectivity solutions that support today's most important technologies. We foster a friendly, inclusive culture that values teamwork, creativity, and mutual respect. At US Conec, you'll find real opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact in a company that genuinely cares about its people and its customers.

With competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment, this is a place where you can build your future—whether your interests lie in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or beyond.

• Perform incoming inspections and dimensional verification of externally supplied products to ensure conformance to specifications and quality standards.
• Operate precision measurement equipment and inspection tools to evaluate product quality and support technical assessments.
• Assist Quality Engineering and Quality Management with investigations, root cause analysis, containment activities, and corrective actions.
• Conduct and support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities, including interpretation of engineering drawings and completion of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs).
• Develop and provide Certificates of Conformance and other customer-required quality documentation to support product shipments and compliance requirements.
• Respond to customer requests for compliance, certification, and traceability documentation.
• Support the administration of the calibration program, including scheduling external calibration services, performing internal calibrations, maintaining records, and assisting with out-of-calibration assessments.
• Facilitate document control processes, including document updates, approvals, distribution tracking, and maintenance of controlled documentation libraries.
• Lead and/or support internal quality audits to verify compliance with company procedures, industry standards, and quality system requirements.
• Assist warehouse and logistics operations as needed, including receiving, inventory put-away, order picking, and shipping support.
• Maintain accurate quality records and ensure proper organization, storage, and retrieval of inspection and compliance data.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to promote continuous improvement and support quality objectives throughout the organization.

• Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience performing quality inspections in a manufacturing, engineering, or technical environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency using precision measurement and inspection equipment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage records, documentation, and data accurately.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with optical fiber, cable, connector, or related telecommunications products.
• Familiarity with ERP or material management systems.
• Experience operating or programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs).
• Experience performing visual inspections using microscopes.
• Knowledge of calibration systems, quality audits, and document control processes.
• Exposure to First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and quality management systems.
• Understanding of supplier quality and incoming inspection processes.

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus potential
• 4 weeks of PTO plus paid holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• A collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement
• Opportunities for career growth within a global technology leader

US Conec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Join US Conec today and be part of a team that values each other, promotes innovation and growth, and strives to exceed customer expectations in everything we do.

U S Conec is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.