Quality Assurance Associate
On-siteWestminster, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Execute quality control processes for purchased products, manufacturing operations, and customer requirements by inspecting parts, assemblies, and finished products using tools like CMMs, inspection arms, and X-Ray equipment. Perform measurements with calipers, height gauges, and thread gauges, then document activities via electronic systems, logs, and labels. Program, maintain, and utilize automated inspection systems while driving scheduling of day-to-day quality activities to ensure timely turnaround. Assist with control and disposition of non-conforming material, lead cross-functional teams to resolve nonconformances using root cause analysis and 8D methodologies, and create quality processes related to measurement system analysis and data analysis.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
- 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing quality, metrology, and failure analysis
- Associate degree in a technical field preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in the aerospace, electronics, or defense industry
- Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), metrology arms, Keyence systems, or similar inspection and measurement equipment
- Experience with calibration systems and metrology practices preferred
- Experience with AS9100 or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- Proficiency reading engineering drawings, CAD models, GD&T, specifications, and detailed work instructions
- Experience with microscopic visual inspection
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures, specifications, and work instructions
- Strong analytical, written, verbal, and digital communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Desired Qualifications
- Associate degree in a technical field preferred
- Experience in regulated manufacturing environments such as aerospace, defense, automotive, or medical device industries
- J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification
- Experience with calibration systems and metrology practices preferred
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