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The ad says“Leads & facilitates problem solving activities such as Fishbone, 5-Why, Fault-tree, etc. Plans and coordinates QA Technician I and II activities and provides general guidance”
The ad says“Provides general support of QEs including communication, Corrective Action Request processing, product evaluation, and sorting activities under exceptional circumstances, and interfacing with other team members as necessary to complete assigned tasks in support of continuous improvement initiatives using A3, Six Sigma DMAIC forms”
The ad says“Has Aerospace quality management system experience (AS9100DD) and/or internal audit experience”
The ad says“Leads & facilitates problem solving activities such as Fishbone, 5-Why, Fault-tree, etc. Plans and coordinates QA Technician I and II activities and provides general guidance”
The ad says“Leads & facilitates problem solving activities such as Fishbone, 5-Why, Fault-tree, etc. Plans and coordinates QA Technician I and II activities and provides general guidance”
The ad says“Demonstrated expertise in mechanical inspection methods and skills including surface plate work, hand tools, and gages, etc.”
The ad says“Solid ability to read and understand drawing requirements including a solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance to ANSI Y14.5”
The ad says“Demonstrated expertise in mechanical inspection methods and skills including surface plate work, hand tools, and gages, etc.”
The ad says“Demonstrated expertise in mechanical inspection methods and skills including surface plate work, hand tools, and gages, etc.”
The ad says“Strong computer skills and is proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel)”
The ad says“Provides general support of QEs including communication, Corrective Action Request processing, product evaluation, and sorting activities under exceptional circumstances, and interfacing with other team members as necessary to complete assigned tasks in support of continuous improvement initiatives using A3, Six Sigma DMAIC forms”
The ad says“Demonstrated expertise in mechanical inspection methods and skills including surface plate work, hand tools, and gages, etc.”

Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Summary
The Quality Technician III supports the Quality Engineering group through processing First Article Inspection (FAI) and Part Approval Process, selective inspection, analysis and processing of internal Nonconformance Reporting (NC) material and other administrative and logistical support duties. Represents the Quality Department in witnessing and documenting UAV flight acceptance test activity.

Position Responsibilities

Processes inbound or outbound FAI and deliverable submissions accurately and timely including: receipt and analysis of parts and/or supporting documentation; completion of associated records and logs; communication of submission status as needed to QEs, managers, engineers or interested parties; processing of parts after completion; maintaining records and files associated with submissions; and other related tasks
Conducts selective inspection under the direction of the QE group including: receipt and verification of material, completion and maintenance of related documentation, communication of inspection results to concerned parties and processing of material after verification using Agile/Oracle database
Processes internal non-conforming material as needed in support of QE including: retrieval and analysis of material, interpretation of preliminary findings and restatement of problem statements to ensure understanding of problem, processing material through the necessary NC processes, communication of status to concerned parties, maintaining necessary documentation and processing material to internal and external suppliers
Provides general support of QEs including communication, Corrective Action Request processing, product evaluation, and sorting activities under exceptional circumstances, and interfacing with other team members as necessary to complete assigned tasks in support of continuous improvement initiatives using A3, Six Sigma DMAIC forms
Leads & facilitates problem solving activities such as Fishbone, 5-Why, Fault-tree, etc. Plans and coordinates QA Technician I and II activities and provides general guidance
Support DCMA Source Inspection process
Responsible for creating the Final Inspection documentation package including COC, TDR's, etc., and as necessary support internal/external customer inspection
Represents and supports QEs during internal and 3rd party audits regarding the essential functions above and as needed regarding our measurements system and documented system
Develops and maintains process instructions for quality-related activities
Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgement in resolving issues or in making recommendations
Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
2 - 4 years of related work experience is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Has Aerospace quality management system experience (AS9100DD) and/or internal audit experience
Demonstrated expertise in mechanical inspection methods and skills including surface plate work, hand tools, and gages, etc.
Solid ability to read and understand drawing requirements including a solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance to ANSI Y14.5
Strong computer skills and is proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel)
Must be able to fill out the necessary flight test documentation
Must document any/all non-conformances encountered
Must have the skills necessary to perform pre and post-flight visual inspections on flight hardware and components
Must possess the skills necessary to remove and replace field replaceable components on aircraft. Will populate excel spreadsheets on a daily basis documenting flight test results
Must have a valid California driver's license and clean driving record

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

2-year technical degree preferred; Quality system courses and/or equivalent experience preferred
Must able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Required to travel to and from remote flying sites on a daily basis
Solid ability to accurately record and manage data, records, files and other documents to support tasks
Good knowledge of FAI validation and verification process requirements
Good knowledge of engineering drawings and specification systems
Has an analytical approach to problem solving and high organizational skills in a fast-paced environment as well as effective time management, interpersonal and communication skills
Strong ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
Receives little instruction on daily work, general instructions on newly introduced assignments. Has substantial understanding of the job and applies knowledge & skills to complete wide range of tasks
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company
Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
Willingness to work overtime also a must

Physical Demands

Ability to work the majority of the time outdoors in varying weather conditions, when needed, during flight test activity (Frequent)
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry/move objects of varying shapes and sizes (Frequent)
Regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

Clearance Level

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$21 - $31

AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.

About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.

We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.

Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next.

If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR

U.S. Citizenship required