Quality Technician in Cincinnati, Ohio at Advanced Ground Systems Engineering LLC

Job Title: Quality Technician

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio (On-site)

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

AGSE is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Technician to perform inspection and verification of supplier documentation, components, and assemblies to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, customer specifications, and LEAP license requirements. This role combines hands-on inspection with documentation review to ensure suppliers provide complete certifications, dimensional verification, and certificates of conformance.

You will work closely with suppliers, Quality Engineers, and Engineering to resolve discrepancies, address non-conforming material, and support customer certification requirements. This is a hands-on role suited for someone with strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Why Work Here

• Work directly with Engineering and Quality teams on aerospace-related products and components

• Gain exposure to supplier quality, technical inspections, compliance, and customer certification requirements

• Opportunity for employer-paid third-party training and technical skill development

• Variety in day-to-day work including inspections, audits, documentation review, and process improvement projects

• Join a team that values accountability, precision, and continuous improvement

• Opportunity to build technical knowledge and grow within Quality and Operations

Key Responsibilities

1. Tool & Product Inspection

• Perform visual inspections and paperwork audits of supplier-provided tools and components

• Verify suppliers provide required material certifications, deviations, dimensions, and certificates of conformance

• Conduct inspections based on inspection plans generated by Quality Engineers

• Identify and document non-conforming products through Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)

2. Non-Conformance & Supplier Interaction

• Communicate discrepancies and rejections to suppliers

• Work with suppliers to resolve missing paperwork and documentation issues

• Collaborate with Quality Engineers and Engineering to resolve technical or drawing interpretation discrepancies

3. Customer Support & Certification

• Complete customer certification packages for outbound shipments

• Support documentation and inspection requirements related to customer audits

4. Internal Audits & Process Support

• Perform internal process audits as assigned

• Support calibration activities, SOP revisions, and quality improvement initiatives

• Provide recommendations for process improvements and error-proofing opportunities

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree or equivalent technical education, OR 7 years of inspection experience in lieu of degree

• Minimum 3 years of inspection experience in a technical, mechanical, or quality-related role

• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and specifications

• High mechanical aptitude and critical thinking skills

• Experience with Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and documentation tracking

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies and errors

Preferred

• Experience working independently in inspection environments

• Aerospace, tooling, distribution, or precision assembly experience

• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 or other quality management systems

• Experience supporting customer certification packages or external audits

• Knowledge of inspection tools and measurement methods

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate inspection and documentation review with minimal errors

• Timely resolution of supplier discrepancies and non-conforming material issues

• Complete and accurate customer certification packages

• Strong compliance with quality standards and procedures

• Continuous improvement in inspection and documentation processes

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $65,000-80,000

• Bonus: Up to 10% discretionary

• Medical, dental, Life and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

• Career development opportunities

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Referral program

• Sick Leave

Compensation is based on experience, education, and qualifications

Salary Range: $65,000 – $80,000 annually

Work Environment

This role is on-site in Cincinnati, Ohio 45215.