Quality Technician

Quality Technician

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About Chemring Energetic Devices

Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) is a leading provider of mission-critical energetic solutions for the space and defense industries. Our high-precision products are used in satellites, launch vehicles, and defense systems, supporting national security and space exploration. Due to continued growth, we are expanding our team.

Job Summary

The Quality Technician is responsible for performing inspections, test witnessing, and ensuring compliance with customer requirements, internal quality systems, and regulatory standards. This role involves using precision measurement tools, conducting visual inspections, and supporting quality assurance activities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and quality checks using precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
• Conduct visual inspections to verify conformance with engineering and customer requirements.
• Record and report inspection data in quality management systems (D365).
• Support customer and regulatory audits, including DCMA, AS9100, and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Witness and verify product testing and prepare test reports.
• Assist in non-conformance investigations and corrective actions.
• Coordinate and facilitate customer-required test witnessing and inspections.
• Perform receiving and in-process inspections as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in quality control, auditing, or inspection.
• 2 years of experience in a regulated environment (AS9100, ISO 9001, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, including GD&T.
• Ability to pass a vision test, including color differentiation.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, D365).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in quality systems, auditing, or inspection.
• CMM programming experience (PC-DMIS).
• Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA).
• Experience in quality documentation and problem-solving techniques (Ishikawa, 5-Why, etc.).

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, and use hands for handling materials.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, chemicals, and explosives.
• Work environment includes moderate noise levels, with some areas requiring ear protection.

Chemring Energetic Devices is an equal opportunity employer.