Quality Technician/Engineer

As a Quality Technician/Engineer at our Danville, VA location, you'll be responsible for performing routine inspections and testing of materials and finished products, monitoring production processes, analyzing data to identify trends for improvement, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and generating quality reports. Your efforts will be crucial in supporting root cause analysis and the implementation of corrective actions to maintain the highest quality standards.

To be considered for the Quality Technician/Engineer position in Danville, VA, candidates should have 3-5+ years of experience inspecting complex machined parts, proficiency in blueprint reading with an emphasis on GD&T, and familiarity with AS9100 standards. A strong analytical background, along with excellent communication skills, is also essential for success in this role.

The company encourages Quality Technicians/Engineers to take an active role in quality improvement initiatives. This includes monitoring production processes, collecting and analyzing relevant data, and collaborating with team members to implement enhancements. Furthermore, you’ll be tasked with providing training for production staff, ensuring everyone upholds quality standards consistently.

In this role, a Quality Technician/Engineer will utilize precision tools such as calipers and micrometers for inspections. Familiarity with ProShop ERP for managing quality reports and records is also beneficial. Knowledge of CMM operations and documentation like 1st Article and PPAP will be crucial for your responsibilities.

As a Quality Technician/Engineer in Danville, VA, you'll have access to various career advancement opportunities based on your contributions and expertise. The company promotes a culture of continuous improvement and may provide further training or pathways into senior quality management roles or specialized areas within quality and compliance.

Highlight specific techniques you've used for quality inspections, emphasizing any experience with precision tools and standard compliance. Mention how your background supports your understanding of aerospace regulations and quality benchmarks.

Explain your systematic approach to problem-solving, including tools or methodologies you've used in past scenarios. Illustrate how you identify root causes and confirm that corrective actions effectively resolve issues.

Discuss specific instances where you've collected and analyzed data to inform quality improvements. Describe how you identified trends and what actions you took based on your findings.

Detail your understanding of AS9100 standards and how you integrate them into your quality management processes. Describe past experiences where you've successfully prepared for compliance audits and maintained adherence to regulations.

Discuss your communication style, focusing on clarity and engagement. Provide examples of training sessions you've led or materials you've developed to convey quality standards effectively.

Share your approach to process evaluation, including any specific metrics you track. Illustrate how you collaborate with production teams to identify pain points and implement measurable enhancements.

Choose a detailed example that showcases your skills and results. Discuss the problem, the process improvements you proposed, and the outcome, emphasizing how it positively impacted the quality metrics.

Discuss your hands-on experience with ProShop ERP or similar systems, detailing how you've used them for maintaining quality records and generating reports. Share how this experience helps streamline quality management processes.

Describe your method for addressing discrepancies, including how you investigate the issue and your process for implementing corrective measures, all while maintaining effective communication with your team.

Emphasize the importance of collaboration in ensuring quality. Discuss your experience working in teams and how you believe collective input can foster a culture of quality improvement.