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What is the role of a Senior Quality Technician at Pivotal?

The Senior Quality Technician position at Pivotal is a Full-time or part-time position opportunity in the Admin/Clerical/Secretarial field.

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Palo Alto, California, 94301, United States

What type of employment is offered for this Senior Quality Technician role?

Full-time or part-time position

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Senior Quality Technician

Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market.

Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal aircraft are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years. Last year we announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, which is rapidly progressing toward general release and scalable production in early 2026.

Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of modern technology investments. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us.

Summary

A Senior Quality Technician is responsible for receiving inspection of machined, fabricated, and composite components with strong focus on hands-on dimensional inspection such as using Faro Arm (portable CMM) and/ or CMM systems to make sure they meet company requirements. Their duties include measuring objects compared to their intended physical specifications, running quality tests, identifying defects, creating nonconformances, and managing the defective parts via a Material Review Board (MRB) process.

The ideal candidate has direct experience inspecting complex machined parts and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards such as AS9102 and AS9100.

Responsibilities

Perform receiving/incoming inspection of machined, fabricated, and composite components.
Maintain quality standards for products a company produces.
Works closely with Quality Engineer to perform needed inspections for control plans.
Interpret complex engineering drawings, including GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and specifications to ensure that operations meet production standards.
Conduct dimensional inspection using Faro Arm (portable CMM) and/or CMM systems.
Generate detailed inspection reports using metrology software (e.g., CAM2, PolyWorks)
Using tools such as micrometer, screw gauges, calipers, scales, etc. to measure products
Removing products that don’t meet production standards.
Accepting or rejecting finished products and discussing inspection results with the production team
Performing ADHOC inspections for R&D team
Auditing of processes and procedures

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in aerospace or high-precision manufacturing inspection.
Hands-on experience with Faro Arm (portable CMM) or similar metrology systems.
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint interpretation
Experience with receiving/incoming inspection workflows
Proficiency with inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Ability to influence others to follow rules and regulations
Strong leadership skills and teamwork mentality
Verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with CMM operation and/or programming
Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems
Experience with PolyWorks, CAM2, or similar metrology software
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Epicor)
Metrology experience

Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States and willing to work onsite at our HQ office in Palo Alto, CA.

Pivotal offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.

Pivotal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pivotal does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

$34 - $40 an hour

Senior Quality Technician in Palo Alto, California at Pivotal

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