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Quality Technician
Job Location:
Job Location:
Bingen, WA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 28 - 34
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
5 September 2026 (5 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
*****This position requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a DoD Secret security clearance under ITAR/EAR.
Job Description
Sagetech Avionics designs and manufactures low SWaP certified avionics including transponders IFF systems and ACAS/DAA modules for military and commercial aircraft operating from our facility in Bingen WA under an AS9100D Quality Management System. Following a major DoD contract award for the APX-128 advanced IFF system we are growing our quality team. We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to support incoming inspection in-process inspection final acceptance and quality system compliance on the production floor. This is a full-time on-site role reporting to the Quality Manager.Job Description
Objectives of this Role
Inspection & Acceptance- Perform incoming inspection of machined parts PCBAs COTS and raw materials against purchase orders engineering drawings and applicable specifications; accept reject or place on hold per internal receiving procedures.
- Conduct in-process and final inspections of avionics assemblies (transponders IFF units ACAS/DAA modules) using visual inspection criteria IPC-A-610 workmanship standards and dimensional measurement tools (calipers micrometers go/no-go gauges).
- Perform counterfeit parts inspection and verification per AS6081; confirm certificate of conformance (CoC) documentation and traceability for suspect or high-risk components.
- Support first article inspection (FAI) activities; verify dimensional material and functional requirements against design documentation.
Nonconformance & Corrective Action
- Initiate document and track nonconformance reports (NCRs) and material review board (MRB) dispositions; ensure nonconforming material is properly identified segregated and controlled per internal procedures.
- Support supplier corrective action requests (SCARs) by gathering objective evidence documenting findings and tracking closure in coordination with Supply Chain and Engineering.
- Participate in root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations; apply structured problem-solving methods (5-Why fishbone) to identify escape mechanisms and prevent recurrence.
Quality System & Documentation
- Complete inspection travelers to document product acceptance
- Ensure quality records are complete accurate and performed in a timely fashion in compliance with Sagetechs AS9100D quality system; maintain full product traceability from receiving through shipment.
- Support internal customer and certification body audits; DCMA/customer source inspection activities; assist in preparation of objective evidence packages and corrective action responses.
- Handle controlled hardware and technical data in accordance with ITAR/EAR requirements; maintain proper custody and control of age-sensitive and shelf-life materials.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; 3 years of quality inspection or quality technician experience in an electronics or electromechanical manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency with dimensional measurement tools (e.g. calipers micrometers go/no-go gauges) and visual inspection to IPC-A-610 workmanship standards.
- Working knowledge of nonconformance control MRB disposition and corrective action processes in an AS9100D or ISO 9001 environment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings BOMs specifications and work instructions; meticulous attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
- Working knowledge of ESD controls and safe handling of sensitive electronic assemblies; working knowledge of FOD and FOD prevention programs.
- U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (ITAR/EAR)
- Aerospace or defense electronics manufacturing experience (AS9100D environment).
- IPC-A-610 CIS or CIT certification; IPC J-STD-001 CIS or CIT a plus.
- Familiarity with DCMA source inspection processes and government quality oversight.
- Experience with counterfeit parts detection and avoidance (AS6081 / AS5553).
- ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or Quality Technician (CQT).
Hourly rate: $28.00 $34.00 based on experience.
Sagetech Avionics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
*****This position requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a DoD Secret security clearance under ITAR/EAR.
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About Company
Serving the Missions of Tomorrow Sagetech Avionics works to deliver certified solutions that enable safe airspace integration for any aircraft. Download Brochure Situational Awareness & BVLOS Solutions Sagetech's situational awareness and detect and avoid solutions will enable the saf ... View more
