Engineering Technician IV (SC)

Description

Job Title: Engineering Technician IV

Department: Base Operations & Maintenance

Job Summary:

The Engineering Technician IV will be responsible for performing quality control inspections, testing, and analysis to ensure compliance with established standards and specifications. They will work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure the highest product quality and reliability. The ideal candidate has a strong background in quality control and inspection methodologies, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct quality control inspections and tests on incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications
• Perform visual inspections, measurements, and functional tests using various tools, equipment, and instruments
• Review technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions to understand product requirements and inspection criteria
• Identify and document quality issues, defects, and non-conformities, and initiate appropriate corrective actions
• Maintain accurate and detailed inspection records, including test results, inspection findings, and reports.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve quality-related issues and provide technical support as needed
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including root cause analysis and process optimization
• Assist in the development and implementation of quality control procedures and work instructions
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the quality management system and participate in audits as necessary
• Train and mentor junior technicians on quality control processes and procedures
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, new inspection techniques, and emerging technologies

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient in written and oral communication skills according to skill requirements
• Possess strong computer skills, able to read, write, and comprehend written instructional documents
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Ability to apply concepts of introductory algebra and geometry
• Proficient Microsoft Office productivity suite

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant studies preferred

• At least four years of related experience required
• At least one of the following certifications or similar
  • Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE)
  • Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)
  • Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
  • Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE)
  • Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged period of standing, bending, reaching, and working with hands
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional periods of prolonged exposure to loud noises
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• Ability to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands as necessary
• Ability to hear and see to position and safety requirement levels
• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, and chemicals

Special Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be able to successfully complete a background investigation as required by federal, state, or local government
• Must have a valid state driver's license

Disclaimer:

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Last Updated On: 06/16/2023

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