This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions.Click here to learn more. Job Description EBAD seeks a Quality Assurance Technician. This position is located in Simsbury, CT. Responsibilities: This position supports multiple teams in Simsbury. The candidate will be responsible for providing effective verification of products and certification packages against requirements and the communication of findings associated to the verification. Perform inspection of components and assemblies as part of receiving inspection Maintain accurate, neat and complete inspection records Keep work area organized and clean and follow all established safety guidelines Work within a team structure to achieve company and department goals Perform additional duties related to specific area assignments when requested Requirements: The successful candidate must have graduated from High School or equivalent G.E.D. and 3 years of experience with inspection of mechanical components in an aerospace or defense related company. Required experience includes Capable of utilizing all standard inspection tools and equipment including calipers, micrometers, drop indicators, CMM and optical systems Capable of programming a CMM. The ability to operate and program a Mitutoyo Vision CMM, QV Pak Software, is highly desirable. Knowledge of ISO/AS procedures Must be able to read and interpret Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T) Must be able to read and understand military specifications and industry standards Must be able to read and understand English Effectively communicate and interact with all levels of management Meticulous with high attention to detail Must have basic PC fundamentals, knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential. Desired skills: Six Sigma Green Belt through ASQ, CQE/CQM Certification program is a plus. Significant experience working directly with internal/external customers and suppliers. Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status. Ensign-Bickford Industries, (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects.Over the last 186 years, EBI has grown into a global science and technology leader in pet food science, space and defense, and diagnostic solutions. Our businesses are unified by a common shared operating system and a common set of Core Values. Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world. The simple truth is: When you are a part of our team, you stand head and shoulders above the rest. We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards, with a commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships, and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service. Click here to learn about our Core Values AFB International AFB is the leader in pet food flavor enhancers. Ensuring product performance for pet food manufacturers—and their customers—is our business. ⠀ Cawood Cawood is the UK’s leading scientific group, recognized for its technical capability and value-added service to customers in land-based industries. ⠀ Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company EBAD is a global leader in precision energetic systems and other innovative explosives, non-explosive and electromechanical solutions for the defense and aerospace markets. ⠀ EnviroLogix EnviroLogix is an industry leader in the development and manufacturing of tests for the rapid detection of GMOs and mycotoxins throughout the worldwide food production chain.