Quality Technician II

Description

About OKSI

Opto-Knowledge Systems, Inc. (OKSI) designs and builds EO/IR sensor systems, autonomous platforms, and modeling and simulation technology that give warfighters a decisive edge. We're a small, fast-moving team where your work reaches the field in months, not years.

The Role

The Quality Technician II independently performs established receiving, in-process, and final inspections of mechanical parts, electronics, and electromechanical assemblies. This role interprets inspection requirements, selects suitable approved tools, investigates discrepancies, and maintains complete quality records. The technician supports first article inspections, corrective actions, and training of entry-level technicians while escalating engineering decisions and unclear acceptance criteria.

Key Responsibilities

• Independent Inspection: Inspect parts and assemblies against approved drawings, specifications, and plans, including dimensional requirements and GD&T within demonstrated competence. Perform prescribed electrical and functional tests and document objective evidence of conformity.
• Receiving and Supplier Documentation: Review certificates, material or process records, and inspection results against purchase order requirements. Verify identification, revision, and lot or serial traceability. Identify documentation gaps and coordinate follow-up through Quality and Purchasing.
• Inspection Setup and Measurement: Select suitable approved measurement tools and set up established inspections. Verify calibration status and investigate inconsistent readings. Recommend method or fixture improvements to the Quality Manufacturing Engineer for review and approval.
• Nonconformance and Investigation: Initiate NCRs in the Odoo Quality module with measurements, photographs, and affected material details. Coordinate assigned containment, support root cause investigations, and reinspect after authorized rework. Maintain hold controls until an authorized disposition or release is recorded.
• First Article and Release Support: Collect first article measurements and verify inspection record completeness. Check product configuration and traceability before acceptance. Record acceptance only within delegated authority and escalate missing evidence or unmet release requirements.
• Digital Records and Product Protection: Maintain inspection evidence in the Odoo Quality module, linked to Odoo Inventory and Manufacturing records. Use current instructions from SharePoint GCC High. Apply ESD, FOD, cleanliness, preservation, and controlled-information requirements throughout the work.
• Training and Improvement: Help train Level I technicians on approved methods. Identify recurring defects and inspection problems, support controlled trials of improvements, and propose instruction changes without independently altering requirements.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Ability to interpret drawings, tolerances, applicable GD&T, specifications, and basic assembly or electrical documentation.
• Proficiency with dimensional tools, microscopes, and prescribed electrical tests appropriate to assigned products.
• Working knowledge of traceability, calibration checks, nonconformance control, and inspection records.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies, distinguish measurement problems from product defects, and explain findings clearly.
• Ability to prioritize inspection work and mentor entry-level technicians while escalating technical uncertainty.
• High school diploma or equivalent. An associate degree or technical training in manufacturing, mechanical technology, electronics, or a related field is preferred.
• 2–4 years of relevant quality inspection or manufacturing experience, with demonstrated ability to perform assigned inspections independently. Relevant technical training may support placement based on demonstrated competence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience inspecting aerospace or defense hardware, precision machined parts, electronics, or electromechanical assemblies.
• Experience supporting first article inspection, corrective actions, and ERP quality records, preferably Odoo.