Quality Assurance Technician

ESAero is a growing aerospace company in the San Luis Obispo area and provides services which include but are not limited to: rapid system development, on-demand niche engineering, hands-on development/testing, and small UAS aerospace system manufacturing. 

Job Summary: 

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a full-time Quality Technician for our Quality Team to support the quality requirements of incoming and outgoing material and products.

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Perform inspections of materials, purchased parts, and internally made parts.
• Document all inspections results using visual, dimensional methods and standards on company documentation forms.
• Review specifications and drawings to understand the product requirements.
• Reject incoming materials that fail to meet quality expectations and report the issue to the concerned department. 
• Communicate and help resolve quality-related issues while adhering to project deadlines.
• Assist in developing inspection standards and processes.
• Assist with the coordination of calibrated equipment.
• Recommend improvement measures to processes to ensure quality control standards are met.
• Generate Nonconformance Reports or Corrective Actions when required.
• Assist with updates to the Quality Management System and participate in internal and external audits.
• Work with multiple departments to support production and increase awareness of quality requirements.

Basic Qualifications/Requirements: 

• US Citizen 
• Proficiency and experience with measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators 
• Technical hands-on capability with attention to detail. 
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings 
• 3+ years of experience 

Desired Skills/Experience: 

• ISO 9001/AS 9100D 
• J-STD-001 and/or WHMA/IPC-A-620Machining experience 
• Experience with composites fabrication 
• Experience with aircraft avionics 
• Technical Writing: Build guides, schematics, wiring diagrams, reporting/reviewing, etc.
• Experience with parts and inventory management 

Benefits and Perks

• Standard Benefits:
  • Health Insurance: Several competitive plans offered 
  • Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance: Fully covered
  • 401k Retirement
  • PTO & holidays
  • Flexible schedule
  • Year-end performance bonuses
• Additional Perks:
  • Casual dress code, Free snacks, Dog friendly office
  • Amazing location to live, work, and play
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  • Hiring Range: $25-$35/hour