Engineering Validation Technician

Overview

Calspan JETS is the world’s premier supplier of ground-based testing solutions for the aerospace industry. We deliver highly engineered facilities, electro-mechanical systems, and software specifically designed for jet engine testing.  These solutions are used by airlines, OEMs, and MRO businesses to ensure the global fleet of jet engines tested daily are safe to fly.

Why Join Calspan JETS?At Calspan JETS, we foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth. As a member of our integrated team, you'll be an important part of an environment where people are passionate about delivering robust solutions and complex systems. 

We are seeking an Engineering Validation Technician to ensure all products, processes, and quality records conform to quality standards per Calspan ASE specifications and customer expectations.  Responsible for maintaining a strong collaborative partnership with cross-functional team members that facilitates organizational success by meeting business needs.

Responsibilities

This position ensures all products, processes and quality records conform to quality standards per Calspan ASE specifications and customer expectations. This individual will be responsible for maintaining a strong collaborative partnership with cross-functional team members that facilitates organizational success by meeting business needs.

• Work with Project Management and Engineering to satisfy overall objectives regarding technical performance, quality and schedule.  This includes making recommendations for change to improve product quality.
• Inspect materials and products at various points in the process by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests. Communicate required adjustments and rejects/returns unacceptable materials.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration withal levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Accountable for the oversight of the product quality systems, including SCARs (Supplier Corrective Action Reports), NPRs (Nonconforming Product Reports), Deviations and Waivers.
• Ensure work is done timely to meet production schedule.

Qualifications

Preferred Education / Experience:

• AAS or BS in related discipline; electrical technology preferred
• 3+ years in related discipline or;
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to above
• ITAR required US Person
• Travel 10-15% of the time - domestic & international

 Preferred Knowledge / Ability:

• Skilled at reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports
• Demonstrated knowledge of all types of precision inspection tools used in manufacturing and inspection processes (calipers, micrometers, height gages, PC’s, PLC’s)
• Proficient with calibration systems requirements
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Electrical inspection background preferred
• Working knowledge of MS Office tools and general familiarity with computer systems.
• ISO and AS experience

Work Environment:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, climb ladders, and work in tight locations.

Why join Calspan?

Be Calspan Culture

At Calspan, we promote an environment that empowers employees and encourages innovation. Our management team enables a strong sense of teamwork with each endeavor, where successes are shared and lessons are learned. The company’s talent brand, “Be Calspan”, incorporates our company values to Be Inclusive, Accountable, and Innovative and our commitment to drive every individual to - Be Developed, Be Balanced, Be Connected, Be Community and Be Recognized. Our culture promotes a positive atmosphere and competitive can-do method of action.

Great Benefits = Happy, Committed Employees 

Retaining great talent is as important as finding it, so at Calspan, we take our employee value proposition of Be Calspan quite seriously. To us, that means offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and promotional opportunities. Our benefits include: Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Life Insurance Policy, Paid-Time Off, Company-paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Reimbursement , and Pet Insurance.

Calspan is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Calspan supports safe and drug free workplace through pre-employment background checks and drug testing.

The salary range provided is a general guideline. Actual pay will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and other applicable qualifications.  Calspan is committed to pay transparency in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. 

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