Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance Technician The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for promoting the Quality Management System. They ensure that products are compliant to internal, customer, and industry specifications. The Quality Assurance Technician will participate in the customer contract review process, support the Internal Audit Program, promote the implementation of corrective actions, revise technical documents, analyze inspection data, and report results to management. They will support product release testing, gauge calibration, customer DQR release, and other tasks as assigned. Who are we? Founded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed. Today Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission‑critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications. Our facility in Warren, RI is responsible for engineering and manufacturing some of the world's most advanced sealing solutions. Essential Functions Audit Program: Coordinate internal and external audits; develop and train new internal audit team members; outline audit plans; report deficiencies. Review, revise, create, and implement Quality Management Systems processes and written procedures. Develop, implement, and monitor data collection processes to detect trends in process control, identify root causes of process deviation, and implement corrective actions to reduce process variability while optimizing product quality. Communicate to management the impact of process variation. Perform Customer Contract Review to ensure compliance with regulatory, industry, and customer purchase order requirements; review technical data to ensure manufacturing and inspection processes can produce conforming products; populate quality requirements compliance matrix; communicate applicable requirements to planning, production and inspection departments; communicate special customer requirements to purchasing and supply chain; collaborate with other functional areas to establish quality procedures for meeting customer requirements. Quality Control Functions Standardize inspection sampling plans to ensure compliance with customer requirements and industry practices. Oversee inspection reporting, gauge set‑up, and roaming inspection support. Coordinate product release testing with Quality Control Technicians and ensure compliance with customer requirements. Participate in the Control of Non‑Conforming Material process (MRB, RMA, Containment, RCCA). Support Control of Monitoring and Measurement Equipment Recalibration system. Participate in MagSeal's Designated Quality Representative (DQR) program and release products on behalf of applicable customers per specified requirements. Responsible for storing and handling all Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) appropriately to prevent unauthorized access, dissemination, or use of this information or documentation. Support all visitor and security policies to protect ITAR/EAR/CMMC/CUI information, documents, product, etc. from unauthorized access by informing management immediately of any concerns. Responsible for the proper handling and management of hazardous waste generated in employee's work area. Perform other duties as assigned. Regular and acceptable attendance is an essential function of this job. Required Skills & Qualifications Motivated and energetic; service‑oriented. Organized with emphasis on attention to detail. Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities timely and efficiently. Strong verbal, written, and interactive communication skills with all levels of employees, management, and business partners. Ability to read, understand, and communicate internal procedures and policies. Ability to read and understand technical drawings (blueprints). Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, ERP Systems, Document Control and other databases. Able to learn additional programs as needed. Demonstrates a safety first thought process. Perform work accurately and thoroughly. Communicate effectively with others both verbally and in written form. Act in a self‑confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment. Make decisions while following company procedures. Use critical thinking and reasoning to solve problems. Attention to details, accepts responsibility and adapts to change easily. Demonstrate honesty, integrity and conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. Able to work independently with minimal supervision and work and interact well with others when working in teams. Possesses strong self‑motivation and processes work in an efficient and timely fashion. Local to the Rhode Island facility. Required Experience/Education/Training/Certifications High School Diploma or equivalent required. Two (2) to five (5) years of professional experience in a Manufacturing and/or Quality Assurance Role. Familiarization with ISO9001 & AS9100 Quality Management Systems. Physical Requirements Able to stand frequently. Able to walk frequently. Able to sit frequently. Must be able to bend, squat and kneel occasionally. Must be able to reach outward frequently and reach above shoulder occasionally. Must be able to use fine manipulation occasionally. Able to handle and grasp tools/equipment and products occasionally. Finger dexterity to rotate parts occasionally. Able to read and write in English. Must be able to push/pull up to 10 lbs. occasionally. Must be able to lift/carry up to 10 lbs. frequently. Must be able to push/pull from 11 to 20 lbs. frequently. Must be able to lift/carry from 11 to 20 lbs. occasionally. Must be able to push/pull and lift/carry from 21 to 50 lbs. occasionally. Visual Acuity - Able to see close detail, distance and colors constantly. May come into contact with chemicals. Work Environment and Safety Equipment Required Office environment and manufacturing shop/shipping atmosphere with open floor space, can be noisy at times, and is climate controlled. Able to work onsite per business needs and per employee's standard hours. Able to wear required personal protective equipment as required. ITAR/EAR Compliance This position requires access to export‑controlled information and/or hardware, and candidates must be U.S. Persons that comply with all U.S. export‑control laws and regulation. As such, U.S. citizenship, U.S. lawful permanent resident status, protected person status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or the ability to meet ITAR and EAR requirements is required. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled 365 Market Street, Warren, Rhode Island, 02885, United States #J-18808-Ljbffr Ducommun, Inc.