Quality Technician I (2nd shift)

Location/Division Specific Information

Shift:Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM (Second Shift)

** On-site at our Prince George, VA facility. **

This role is to support a new factory in Prince George, VA (onsite) startup manufacturing large form-factor equipment. The product will be large (shipping container size), heavy (50+ tons), and complex. This position will be part of the core factory startup and onboarding team responsible for building the operations and manufacturing staff, fitting out the building, and creating the process flow/work instructions/etc. from the ground up. Skills to include panel and point to point wire assembly, Medium Voltage, Low Voltage, and High-Power Electronic assemblies.

How will you make an impact?

You will help build a culture of quality by performing inspections, identifying and containing issues before they reach the customer, and supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of quality controls. Through inspection, data analysis, problem-solving, and collaboration with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams, you will play a key role in supporting the successful launch and growth of a world-class manufacturing operation.

What will you do?

• Perform in-process and final inspections of assemblies, components, and materials as required to support production and quality objectives.

• Conduct visual, dimensional, and functional inspections using measuring and test equipment.

• Verify products meet engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and quality standards.

• Identify, document, and report nonconforming materials, processes, and products.

• Support containment activities, nonconformance investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.

• Maintain accurateinspection records, quality documentation, and test data.

• Partner with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality concerns and drive continuous improvement.

• Assist in developing and improving inspection procedures, quality plans, work instructions, and quality controls.

• Support internal audits, process audits, and quality system activities as required.

• Support factory startup activities, including process validation, training, and operational readiness.

• Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, customer, and regulatory requirements.

How will you get here?

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Associate degree or technical certification in Quality, Manufacturing, Electronics, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• 0-2 Years experience in a Quality Technician, Quality Inspector, Quality Control, Manufacturing, or Quality Assurance role within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience performing inspections in an industrial, electrical, electronics, or manufacturing setting.

• Experience supporting large assemblies, industrial equipment, power systems, heavy manufacturing, or other complex manufacturing environments preferred.

• Experience in a startup manufacturing environment is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical specificationsrequired.

• Proficiency using inspection and measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, height gauges, and related inspection equipment.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects and nonconformances.

• Strong communication, teamwork, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting electrical assemblies, panel assembly, wiring, electro-mechanical assemblies, or similar manufacturing environments.

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.

• Familiarity with root cause analysis, corrective action methodologies, and continuous improvement tools.

• Experience working with large fabricated, mechanical, electro-mechanical, or other large form-factor assemblies.