Quality Technician – Incoming Inspection (Day Shift)
$52,000–$78,416 year
On-siteKirkland, Washington, United States
EXPIREDKirkland, Washington, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$52,000–$78,416 yearAerospaceSmall
Full TimeSmallAerospace
Job Summary
Inspect incoming PCBs, PCBA assemblies, electronic components, and mechanical parts against approved drawings, specifications, and IPC criteria to prevent nonconforming material from entering inventory. Verify supplier documentation, configuration, and traceability while performing routine mechanical inspections using GD&T concepts and optical equipment. Execute digital inspection plans, maintain accurate records in ERP or MES systems, and initiate nonconformance reports for rejected items. Provide technical guidance to less experienced technicians on inspection methods and nonconformance practices. Work Monday through Friday at Echodyne's Woodinville facility.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Five or more years of relevant quality inspection experience in aerospace, defense, electronics manufacturing, an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) environment, or a similar high-technology industry
- Demonstrated experience performing incoming or receiving inspection and making independent material acceptance decisions
- Extensive hands-on experience inspecting PCBs and PCBAs and identifying common soldering, component, board, cleanliness, coating, rework, and handling defects
- Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 or equivalent electronic assembly acceptance criteria and the ability to apply the product-defined acceptance class consistently
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly drawings, bills of material, specifications, purchase requirements, work instructions, revision documentation, and supplier quality records
- Basic working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), including datums, dimensions and tolerances, and common symbols used for routine inspection characteristics
- Hands-on proficiency with common mechanical and optical inspection tools, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, indicators, digital microscopes, and vision measurement equipment
- Working knowledge of AS9100 or an equivalent quality management system, including material identification, traceability, calibration, document control, and nonconforming material requirements
- Experience documenting and supporting NCR and MRB activities and communicating issues with suppliers, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality
- Understanding of ESD, MSD, FOD, component handling, shelf-life, packaging, and material traceability controls for electronic products
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience entering inspection results in ERP, MES, PLM, or digital quality systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to provide clear, objective inspection evidence
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision, prioritize changing incoming inspection demands, make sound technical decisions, and mentor less experienced technicians
- On-site position at Echodyne's Woodinville, Washington facility
- Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Occasional schedule flexibility or overtime may be required based on business needs
- Eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations (U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S.)
Desired Qualifications
- Current IPC-A-610 certification; IPC-A-600, J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620
- ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or related quality certification
- Experience inspecting high-reliability or IPC Class 3 electronic assemblies
- Experience with OGP SmartScope or other multisensor or vision measurement systems; programming experience is a plus
- Experience reviewing AS9102 first article inspection reports, certificates of conformance, material certifications, and special-process documentation
- Experience with cable, machined-part, sheet-metal, molded-part, cosmetic, and electromechanical incoming inspection
- Experience supporting supplier quality, supplier corrective action, source inspection, defect trending, or supplier scorecard activities
- Familiarity with ERP, MES, PLM, and digital quality management systems
- Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 6S, or other continuous-improvement experience
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