Develop checklists to be used as guidelines for audits from process specifications, work instructions, quality inspection procedures, corporate procedures, and industry or military specifications Evaluate products for defective or damaged components, accurate assembly, fit, adjustment, dimensions, locations, identifications, cleanliness, finishes, wire routing, encapsulation, and other conditions, pertinent to acceptable sub-assemblies, assemblies, and end items Observe work in process and determine compliance to operational guidelines specified in process specifications, work instructions, quality inspection procedures, heat treat log verifications and other internal and contractual requirements Perform defect data sorting, reporting and trending functions to facilitate identification areas or trends requiring corrective action. Job Summary: Quality Technicians are responsible for conformity inspection, source inspection, auditing, documenting, reviewing and recommending manufacturing process improvements, mentoring/training/assisting inspectors, DMIR activities Essential Functions: Evaluate products and processes in accordance with engineering drawings, samples, inspection requirements, process specifications, procedures and other approved reference sources to verify compliance Obtain certification for and perform customer DQR source inspection and FAA DMIR activities Receive training as needed to conduct Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) programming and back up duties for inspection Assist in the preparation, review and approval of First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) Perform internal audits to comply with internal and customer guidelines.