Quality Technician

Company Overview ARA is a leading C5ISR company that designs, manufactures, tests and installs innovative technologies that provide the national security community with unparalleled situational awareness, threat detection, and communications capabilities. Job Summary This position has the direct responsibility to ensure that the product manufactured, packaged and shipped to our customers conforms to all the established Quality Requirements. The Quality Technician will be responsible for performing in-process, final and receiving inspections. Responsibilities Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsibility to ensure that the product manufactured, packaged and shipped to our customers conforms to all the established Quality requirements. Understands how and what to inspect based on an analysis and interpretation of drawings, specifications and other provided materials. Review manufacturing documentation (test reports, calibration reports, etc.) for completeness and accuracy. Makes recommendations to Quality Engineers based on their review of manufacturing documentation and observations from the production floor. Cleans and maintains test equipment and instruments and certifies that precision instruments meet standards. Perform inspections for incoming, final and in-process using appropriate inspection tools (hand tools, CMM, etc). Collects samples for testing, and records results. Rejects products, materials, and equipment not meeting specifications and documents rejects/defects appropriately as a non-conformance. Tests and measures finished products, components, or assemblies to verify adherence to functional specifications. Assists with ensuring all personnel comply with monitor and control measurement processes. Supports the quality management system by providing input to the Quality Engineers and management team for continual improvement efforts. Any other duties deemed necessary by management. Qualifications Adaptability - Adapts to change, open to new ideas and responsibilities. Communication - Ability to communicate thoughts clearly, both oral and written in an honest, open and timely manner. Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keeps job knowledge current. Technical Skill - Possesses the knowledge and skills needed to perform a job or role effectively. Dependability - Meets deadlines, works independently or in a team environment, is accountable, maintains focus, good attendance record. Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve products. Ethics - Honest, accountable, maintains confidentiality. Initiative / Take Ownership - Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion, meaning own your job and see it through. Customer Focus - Understands and can meet the needs in a customer‑centric (Internal and External) environment and build strong relationships. Promotes a positive image of the company and strives to solve issues raised by customers. Experience and Skills 3‑6 years of experience. CMM Operation and programming PCDMIS or similar a plus. Familiar with ISO‑9001:2015 and/or AS9001. Experience using QMS software and ERP systems, Costpoint, Gage Trak and TIPQA or similar. Must have a high level of computer skills utilizing Microsoft applications, such as Excel, word, Power Point. Familiarity with GD&T. Machine Shop experience is a plus. Must have IPC‑610 experience or certification. Internal Audit Experience, a plus. Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. Education Must have High School Diploma (GED) or trade school graduate, and 5‑8‑years of relevant inspection or quality technician experience. Higher level education a plus. Antenna Research Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to a policy of non‑discrimination and affirmative action. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr