Quality Technician

*****This position requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a DoD Secret security clearance under ITAR/EAR.

Job Description Sagetech Avionics designs and manufactures low SWaP certified avionics — including transponders, IFF systems, and ACAS/DAA modules — for military and commercial aircraft, operating from our facility in Bingen, WA under an AS9100D Quality Management System. Following a major DoD contract award for the APX-128 advanced IFF system, we are growing our quality team. We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to support incoming inspection, in-process inspection, final acceptance, and quality system compliance on the production floor. This is a full-time, on-site role reporting to the Quality Manager.

Objectives of this Role

Inspection & Acceptance

• Perform incoming inspection of machined parts, PCBAs, COTS, and raw materials against purchase orders, engineering drawings, and applicable specifications; accept, reject, or place on hold per internal receiving procedures.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections of avionics assemblies (transponders, IFF units, ACAS/DAA modules) using visual inspection criteria, IPC-A-610 workmanship standards, and dimensional measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, go/no-go gauges).
• Perform counterfeit parts inspection and verification per AS6081; confirm certificate of conformance (CoC) documentation and traceability for suspect or high-risk components.
• Support first article inspection (FAI) activities; verify dimensional, material, and functional requirements against design documentation.

Nonconformance & Corrective Action

• Initiate, document, and track nonconformance reports (NCRs) and material review board (MRB) dispositions; ensure nonconforming material is properly identified, segregated, and controlled per internal procedures.
• Support supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) by gathering objective evidence, documenting findings, and tracking closure in coordination with Supply Chain and Engineering.
• Participate in root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations; apply structured problem-solving methods (5-Why, fishbone) to identify escape mechanisms and prevent recurrence.

Quality System & Documentation

• Complete inspection travelers to document product acceptance
• Ensure quality records are complete, accurate, and performed in a timely fashion in compliance with Sagetech’s AS9100D quality system; maintain full product traceability from receiving through shipment.
• Support internal, customer, and certification body audits; DCMA/customer source inspection activities; assist in preparation of objective evidence packages and corrective action responses.
• Handle controlled hardware and technical data in accordance with ITAR/EAR requirements; maintain proper custody and control of age-sensitive and shelf-life materials.

Required Qualifications

 

• High school diploma or equivalent; 3+ years of quality inspection or quality technician experience in an electronics or electromechanical manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with dimensional measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, go/no-go gauges) and visual inspection to IPC-A-610 workmanship standards.
• Working knowledge of nonconformance control, MRB disposition, and corrective action processes in an AS9100D or ISO 9001 environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and work instructions; meticulous attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Working knowledge of ESD controls and safe handling of sensitive electronic assemblies; working knowledge of FOD and FOD prevention programs.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (ITAR/EAR)

​​​​​​​ Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace or defense electronics manufacturing experience (AS9100D environment).
• IPC-A-610 CIS or CIT certification; IPC J-STD-001 CIS or CIT a plus.
• Familiarity with DCMA source inspection processes and government quality oversight.
• Experience with counterfeit parts detection and avoidance (AS6081 / AS5553).
• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or Quality Technician (CQT).

Hourly rate: $28.00 – $34.00 based on experience.

Sagetech Avionics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

*****This position requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a DoD Secret security clearance under ITAR/EAR.