Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Technician 

Job Summary:  

The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for ensuring that incoming, in-process, and internally manufactured parts meet established quality standards and engineering requirements. This role performs detailed visual and dimensional inspections, documents results, and works cross-functionally to identify, communicate, and resolve quality issues in support of production schedules and customer expectations. The Quality Assurance Technician also contributes to continuous improvement efforts, supports the Quality Management System, and assists with audits, inspection standards, and calibrated equipment coordination to ensure compliance with applicable quality requirements. 

Responsibilities and Duties 

• Perform inspections of materials, purchased parts, and internally made parts. 

• Document all inspections results using visual, dimensional methods and standards on company documentation forms. 

• Review specifications and drawings to understand the product requirements. 

• Reject incoming materials that fail to meet quality expectations and report the issue to the concerned department.  

• Communicate and help resolve quality-related issues while adhering to project deadlines. 

• Assist in developing inspection standards and processes. 

• Assist with the coordination of calibrated equipment. 

• Recommend improvement measures to processes to ensure quality control standards are met. 

• Generate Nonconformance Reports or Corrective Actions when required. 

• Assist with updates to the Quality Management System and participate in internal and external audits. 

• Work with multiple departments to support production and increase awareness of quality requirements. 

Required Qualifications and Skills  

• Proficiency and experience with measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators  

• Technical hands-on capability with attention to detail.  

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings  

• 3+ years of experience  

Desired Qualifications and Skills 

• ISO 9001/AS 9100D  

• J-STD-001 and/or WHMA/IPC-A-620Machining experience  

• Experience with composites fabrication  

• Experience with aircraft avionics  

• Technical Writing: Build guides, schematics, wiring diagrams, reporting/reviewing, etc. 

• Experience with parts and inventory management  

Comprehensive Benefits & Perks 

• Health & Wellness: Choose from three health, dental, and vision plans - including a 100% employer-paid option covering both employees and their families. 

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy 120 hours of PTO, 80 hours accrued plus an additional 40 hours of holiday break pay in addition to Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day off. 

• Life Insurance: $25,000 employer-paid life insurance policy, with the option to purchase additional coverage for employees and their families. 

• Supplemental Coverage: Access optional benefits such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness with Skin Cancer coverage. 

• Health Savings Account (HSA): Take advantage of a tax-advantaged HSA to manage medical expenses. 

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with a company match to support your financial future. 

• Paid Holidays: Enjoy 9 paid holidays throughout the year. 

• Work Environment: A casual dress code, complimentary snacks, and a welcoming company culture. 

• Ideal Location: Work in an area that offers an outstanding quality of life - a perfect place to live, work, and play! 

Company Overview 

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc (ESAero) is a leader in aerospace engineering, product development, and manufacturing, dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective solutions to the industry. We specialize in cutting-edge system design, rapid product development, precision manufacturing, comprehensive testing, and technology demonstrations to support the evolving needs of the aerospace community. Committed to excellence, on-time delivery, and continuous growth, we invest in infrastructure to expand our manufacturing and aftermarket capabilities while maintaining the highest standards of engineering services. 

At ESAero, we don’t just build products, we engineer solutions that propel  

the aerospace industry forward. 

**This position is fully on-site at ESAero in San Luis Obispo, CA** 

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ESAero is an equal opportunity employer.  
E-Verify participation required for employment.  
Must present proof of authorization to work in the United States.     
Must be able to pass background check.    
Hiring Range: $25/hr - $35/hr (DOE)