Quality Assurance Technician

• Review shop travelers for accuracy and completeness
• Conduct in process, after action, equipment, and toolbox inspections
• Conduct First Article inspections using AS9102 Forms and documentation
• Create end item data packets consisting of Certificates of Conformance, Indented Parts List and Configuration summary for internal and external inspections
• Conduct Receiving inspection/verification of product and relating certifications
• Ensure all required end item documentation is included and complete
• Complete customer source inspections for detail parts and assemblies
• Interface with program engineering and customers on Material Review Board issues
• Verify and control non-conforming product and the Material Review Bond (MRB) process
• Number / bubble drawings to create inspection reports
• Review certification documents and records for creation of a Certificate of Conformance
• Use CMM and other inspection tools and methods to inspect tooling, first article and production parts
• Provide Quality/Inspection verification support to Manufacturing and Engineering personnel
• Verify and control tool calibration cycles and the supporting documentation
• Provide support to either Program/Project Manager in the areas of project scheduling, data gathering/analyses, database manipulation or population, preparation of technical/project reports or briefings, test plans and reports, and associated documentation, test or validation/verification assistance
• Oversee/perform test or project events as assigned by Program Manager or Engineering supervisor, report status and results
• Participate in test or project events as assigned
• Follow engineering guidance, technical orders, work instructions, and drawings
• Perform moderately complex assembly/test functions utilizing mechanical skills, hand and power tools, test equipment, and inspection measurement equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Perform and inspect wire terminations and wire harness assembly
• Produce and inspect assemblies conforming to customer specifications
• Assemble and/or solder per customer and/or industry standards
• Perform electrical checkout of manufactured wire harnesses
• Document records identifying compliance with assigned tasks regarding wire harness manufacturing
• Establish, organize & maintain detailed inventory of government, customer and KIHOMAC property
• Train and assist other technicians on techniques and procedures
• Build/assemble electrical components according to designs, specifications, and work instructions
• Modify equipment by adding, removing, or altering components as per predetermined processes)
• Observe all safety rules and maintains a foreign object damage (FOD) free work area
• Document records identifying compliance with assigned tasks regarding wire harness manufacturing
• Establish, organize and maintain detailed inventory of government, customer and KIHOMAC property
• Inspect end products according to designs, specifications, and work instructions
• Create and document inspection specifications
• Inspect products and materials per inspection specifications
• Report status and results
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Training (both required and desired):

• High School diploma required
• Associate’s Degree in management or technical/scientific discipline desired
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001 Certification desired

Experience:

• 3+ years of professional experience in the required task area required
• Experience terminating wiring and building wiring harnesses required
• Ability to comprehend schematics, logic drawings, layouts, wire lists, and prints required
• Ability to use various hand tools, soldering equipment, and machinery required
• Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail required
• Thorough understanding of electrical circuits required
• Wire termination experience using DMC Tools “Daniels Kit” style tools required
• Knowledge of cable assembly procedures required
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively required
• Ability to troubleshoot malfunctions, identify and repair malfunctions using provided technical data and tools required
• Familiarity with USAF TO 1-1A-14 (AKA NAVAIR 01-1A-505-1 or TM 1-1500-323-21-1) required
• Capable of standing for long periods of time required
• Ability to identify/assign priorities based on time constraints and resources available required

Preferred Experience:

• U.S. military aircraft maintenance and wiring experience preferred
• Wiring experience on aircraft and/or U.S. military aircraft maintenance preferred

• Basic knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001 preferred

Security:

• Must be a US citizen
• Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required

Physical Requirements

• Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms
• Frequent wrist, hand, and finger movements while using a computer or measuring tools
• Have the dexterity to see fine print and use hand and precision measuring tools
• Adhering to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.)
• Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources