Quality Technician

Position Summary

The Quality Technician supports the manufacture of reliable drone products by performing inspections, executing approved tests, documenting results, and identifying nonconforming materials and assemblies. This role works closely with Quality Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality to ensure products meet established requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Perform final inspections of systems and shipments and issues Certificate of Conformance

- Verify product conformity against drawings, specifications, bills of materials, work instructions, and acceptance criteria.

- Use calibrated inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and other measurement tools.

- Execute approved hardware and functional test procedures and accurately record results.

- Identify, label, segregate, and document nonconforming material to prevent unintended use.

- Initiate nonconformance reports with clear defect descriptions, photographs, measurements, and supporting evidence.

- Verify completion of approved rework and repair through inspection, testing, and manufacturing records.

- Maintain inspection records, test results, and product traceability in designated systems.

- Support first article inspections by collecting measurements and organizing required documentation.

- Transfer materials between manufacturing and quality via SAP and other ERP systems

- Assist with defect investigations, corrective actions, and verification of their effectiveness.

- Communicate recurring defects and quality concerns to the appropriate teams.

- Support internal audits and continuous improvement activities.

- Follow applicable safety, electrostatic discharge, foreign object debris prevention, and material-handling requirements.

Required Qualifications

- Excellent communication skills in writing reports and corresponding with manufacturers

- Compliance experience such as ISO and AS9100

- SAP experience

- Experienced manufacturing workflow

- Quality Control expertise

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Experience in manufacturing inspection, quality control, assembly, or a related technical role.

- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and work instructions.

- Familiarity with basic measurement tools and inspection methods.

- Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.

- Ability to communicate findings clearly and work effectively across departments.

- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic recordkeeping systems.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

- Must be able to walk, stand, and navigate large indoor and outdoor facilities for extended periods of time.

- Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs on a regular basis.

- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in designated areas or when performing specific tasks, in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.

- May be required to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch during inspections, maintenance walk-throughs, or emergency response situations.

- Regular exposure to facility operations including noise, dust, temperature fluctuations, and industrial equipment.

- Occasional off-hours or weekend work required for emergency facility responses or projects as needed

- Requires frequent use of a computer and other standard office equipment for documentation, communication, and coordination tasks.

Background Check

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.

EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure

Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

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