Overview
Quality Engineering Technician Jobs in Spring Lake, NC at Swift Universal Optical Systems
Summary
Plan and directs activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products by performing the following duties.
About Us
Swift Universal Optical Systems designs and manufactures precision components and integrated systems for both defense and commercial customers. Our products support applications where performance, reliability, and quality are critical.
We are a manufacturing-focused organization with in-house engineering, production, assembly, and testing capabilities. Our team works together to solve complex technical challenges, outperform expectations, and deliver innovative, high-quality products that perform reliably in the field. We take pride in doing the job right the first time and continually raising the bar for ourselves and our customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Partner with operations and engineering to investigate root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions for shop floor problems and customer complaints
2. Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection, testing and evaluation for job releases, 1st articles, PPAP, and routine receiving-inspection activities
3. Performs 1st piece inspection on purchased and/or manufactured components.
4. Develop inspection plans for receiving inspection activities.
5. Maintains records, certifications and documentation for 1st article, PPAP, and receiving inspection
6. Participates in the Material Review Board process as needed
Qualifications:
1. High school diploma required (2 year technical associates or bachelor preferred)
2. 2-4 years quality inspection experience in a manufacturing environment (prefer machining and assembly background).
3. Experience with use of multiple measuring devices (ie: micrometers, caliper, height gages, indicators, hardness testers, optical comparators, etc.)
4. Experience using CMM (coordinate measuring machine) preferred
5. Experience with CALYPSO and/or PC-DMIS software preferred
6. Good problem solving and root-cause analysis skills preferred
7. Proficient with print reading and knowledgeable of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances (GD&T) symbols and terminology
8. Exposure to an environment with an active Quality Management System (ie: ISO9001, AS9100, IATF16949, etc.)
9. Good written and oral communication skills
10. Good basic math skills
11. Good organizational skills
12. Good computer skills (must be comfortable with MS Word, Excel, Power Point and be willing to learn new systems)
13. Team player (must work well with others)
Compliance Requirements
- To comply with U.S. Government defense export regulations (ITAR), applicants must be:
- U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or otherwise eligible to obtain required authorization
- Pre-employment drug screening is required.
Why Join the Team at Swift Universal?
- Join a mission-driven team supporting critical military and civilian programs
- Take ownership of high-visibility manufacturing projects from start to finish
- Work in a fast-growing company where your impact is immediate and measurable
- Collaborate with a skilled, cross-functional team in a hands-on environment
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with tenure
- Parental leave
- Relocation assistance (where applicable)
Schedule
- Monday–Friday
- 8-hour day shift
Pay: $55,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Title: Quality Engineering Technician
Company: Swift Universal Optical Systems
Location: Spring Lake, NC
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