Quality Assurance - QA Lab Technician 1st shift

Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC
  • San Diego, CA
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    Chromalloy is a global engineering & solutions company. We are a leading provider of aftermarket parts, repairs, and solutions that safely & reliably extend the life of aircraft engines and gas turbines. We develop, manufacture and repair critical turbine components for a range of engine platforms. Our solutions support the engines running the aerospace, energy and defense industries around the world.

    Video: What We Do

    Why work at Chromalloy?

    Chromalloy employees are proud, passionate problem-solvers who strive to live our values every day. A career with Chromalloy is an opportunity to learn from top industry experts, work with important technologies, and unlock a passion for innovation. Join our team of experts, innovators and problem-solvers delivering world-class solutions for our customers. As a global company, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees feel represented, heard, and able to bring their best selves to work every day. Be part of something bigger with Chromalloy!

    Our Total Rewards Program is designed to support you today and in the future.

    • Comprehensive and flexible benefit options starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, wellness incentives, and 401(k) with employer matching.
    • Development & progression opportunities for every employee - regular performance conversations, training and development curriculum, and engineering fellowship programs.
    • Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, paid holidays, and parental leave-all eligible on your first day of employment!
    • Competitive pay, including eligibility for quarterly and annual bonuses, depending on role and site.

    Eligibility for individual benefit plans may vary based on employment status.

    Job Summary

    We're looking for a Quality Lab Technician to support product quality, compliance, and reliability throughout the manufacturing process. In this role, you'll perform inspections of work in progress, verify compliance to engineering and customer requirements, identify and document nonconformances, and help ensure products meet the highest quality standards before advancing through production.

    Work That Matters

    At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. What you do here has real-world impact-every day.

    Shift: 1st shift, Monday-Friday 5:30a-2:00p

    What You'll Be Doing

    • Provide quality control on Inspection support, and shipping / receiving inspection support.
    • Accurately read and follow engineering drawings, specifications, sampling procedures, designs, forms, and work instructions to document, evaluate, and communicate quality and reliability results.
    • Use precision measuring tools and inspection equipment to test and evaluate products.
    • Recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
    • Validate completion of required manufacturing, assembly, and inspection activities before work advances.
    • Identify, document, and communicate defects, discrepancies, and nonconformances.
    • Partner with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve quality issues.
    • Review inspection records, travelers, routers, and related documentation for accuracy and traceability.
    • Verify parts are properly identified, tagged, and routed.
    • Compile, evaluate, and report quality and reliability data.
    • Recommend improvements to quality and production standards.
    • Support continuous improvement and quality initiatives

    What We're Looking For

    • High school diploma or GED required.
    • 2+ years of aviation, aerospace, manufacturing, or quality inspection experience.
    • 2+ years of dimensional and visual inspection experience on aviation-related equipment or components preferred.
    • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, customer specifications, and technical documents.
    • Experience using precision measuring and inspection equipment.
    • Knowledge of quality inspection methods, sampling procedures, and documentation requirements.
    • Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
    • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a production environment.

    Nice to Have

    • Associate degree in Aviation Technology, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field.
    • FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certification.
    • Aerospace manufacturing, repair, or maintenance experience.
    • Experience with statistical quality analysis.
    • Knowledge of aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements.

    Work Environment & Physical Requirements

    • Work is performed in a manufacturing and production environment.
    • Frequent use of precision measuring instruments, inspection equipment, and computer systems.
    • Requires visual inspection of parts, assemblies, and documentation with a high level of attention to detail.
    • May require standing, walking, bending, reaching, and handling parts throughout the workday.
    • Must be able to comply with all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
    • Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in designated work areas.

    This position may require work hours outside of the regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs. This may include work during evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Additional work hours are assigned based on business requirements. Non-exempt employees will be paid overtime in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

    The salary range for this position reflects a broad spectrum of experience levels. Individual compensation within the range is determined by multiple factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, job related skills, internal equity, and market conditions. We evaluate each candidate individually to ensure fair and competitive pay decisions.

    Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

    Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

    Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.

    Chromalloy is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disabled.

    In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please contact: https://www.chromalloy.com/contact-us/

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Diego, CA

    Skills

    • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
    • Aviation Industryunmatched
    • Background Investigationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Systemsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Engineering Drawingunmatched
    • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)unmatched
    • Federal Governmentunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Fellowshipunmatched
    • Government Regulationsunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Laboratoryunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Assemblyunmatched
    • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Network Routersunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Power Plantunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Product Supportunmatched
    • Product Testingunmatched
    • Production Systemsunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Receiving Inspectionunmatched
    • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Sampling Inspectionunmatched
    • Shipping/Receivingunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Statisticsunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Test Equipmentunmatched
    • Traceabilityunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched
    • United States Citizenunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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