Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Required Skills & Experience
- 3+years of experience as a Quality Technician
- Experience with product inspections, incoming inspections, and first article inspections
- Ability to interpret technical drawings
- Experience with ISO 17025
- Proficient with inspection tools including calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, etc.)
- Experience with JMP or Minitab (or other statistical software programs)
- Familiar with root cause analysis
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
+ Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and audit practices + Knowledge of CAPA, root cause analysis (8D), and continuous improvement tools + Basic data analysis or statistical methods experience
Job Description
A large customer of Insight Global’s that leads the industry in design and manufacturing of power products, is looking for a Sr Quality Technician to join their team in Vancouver, WA. The Sr. Quality Technician performs a broad range of quality assurance functions supporting Advanced Energy’s Critical Sensing and Controls division in Vancouver. Responsibilities include executing First Article Inspections (FAI), monitoring equipment calibration, and conducting manufacturing process and ESD compliance audits to ensure adherence to internal procedures and ISO-based quality standards. The position supports STP and inspection activities as needed and plays a key role in maintaining data accuracy through timely entry into SAP and other systems. This role collaborates closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure product quality, support operational efficiency, and drive continuous improvement. The position can pay 25-31/hour based on experience, and will be regular schedule Monday-Friday with flexible start time between 6am-8am.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor calibration status of manufacturing and inspection equipment; coordinate calibration schedules to ensure compliance and prevent overdue conditions.
- Perform Incoming and First Article Inspections (FAI) on components and assemblies, ensuring compliance with specifications and accurate documentation of results in SAP or other systems.
- Support outgoing FAI activities, including documentation collection, record verification, and coordination of component-level first articles.
- Perform ESD audits and ensure test equipment is maintained and verified per established procedures.
- Conduct manufacturing process and product compliance audits related to assembly, ESD, calibration, and material handling requirements.
- Support and perform internal and external audits, including preparation of records and participation during audit activities. Contribute to CAPA processes, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
- Support document control and change management processes, including updates to procedures, BOMs, and part records.
- Support Incoming Quality Control / Inspection and discrepant material activities as needed.