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Quality Technician – Final & Receiving Inspection (Day Shift)

Kirkland, WA

Radar Reinvented.

Echodyne offers the world’s first compact solid-state true beam-steering radar for a wide range of industries and applications. Our high-performance radars work in all weather and are designed for autonomous vehicles, uncrewed aircraft & drones, and security of borders, critical infrastructure, and smart cities. The company combines the patented technology of metamaterials with powerful software to create a radar sensor with unprecedented performance at commercial price points. Echodyne offers its radars to companies working in Automotive, Transportation, Critical Infrastructure Protection, Border Security, Smart Cities, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Airspace Management including Urban Air Mobility (UTM).

Echodyne is seeking a Quality Technician to join our fast-growing team. 

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Quality Technician II/III – Final & Receiving Inspection is responsible for performing receiving, in-process, and final inspections to ensure products and materials conform to engineering drawings, customer requirements, industry standards, and Echodyne’s AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS).

This position serves as a critical quality control point within the manufacturing process by preventing nonconforming material from progressing through production or being released to customers. The Quality Technician verifies product configuration, traceability, documentation, and workmanship while maintaining accurate quality records and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The role supports quality operations at both Echodyne facilities. Each day begins at the Kirkland site performing final inspection and product release activities before transitioning to the Woodinville site to support Incoming Quality Assurance (IQA), receiving inspection, and supplier material verification activities. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently across multiple product lines while collaborating closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspections against engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and acceptance criteria.
  • Perform final product acceptance and release activities in accordance with established quality requirements.
  • Conduct receiving inspections of incoming materials, components, PCBAs, and assemblies.
  • Travel between the Kirkland and Woodinville facilities as part of the daily workflow.
  • Verify product configuration, revision control, bill of material (BOM) alignment, traceability, serial numbers, and manufacturing records.
  • Utilize precision measurement equipment including calipers, micrometers, indicators, gauges, digital microscopes, and OGP vision systems.
  • Execute digital inspection workflows and maintain accurate quality records.
  • Identify, document, segregate, and control nonconforming material.
  • Support NCR, MRB, containment, and corrective action activities.
  • Inspect PCB and PCBA assemblies to applicable IPC standards.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to resolve quality issues.
  • Escalate product quality concerns and risks in a timely manner.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and standard work development.
  • Maintain compliance with AS9100 requirements and company procedures.

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 3+ years of quality inspection experience in aerospace, defense, electronics manufacturing, or a similar high-technology environment.
  • Experience performing final inspection, receiving inspection, or both.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, assembly documentation, and bills of material.
  • Working knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems.
  • Understanding of GD&T principles and inspection methods.
  • Experience using precision measurement equipment and inspection tools.
  • Experience inspecting electronic assemblies, PCBAs, or electromechanical products.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision and make sound inspection decisions.

DESIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE 
(Looking for one or more as a complement to the core skills) 

  • ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT).
  • IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification.
  • Experience with OGP SmartScope or other vision inspection systems.
  • Familiarity with ERP, MES, PLM, or digital quality systems.
  • Experience supporting NCR and MRB activities.
  • Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or 6S experience.
  • Experience supporting supplier quality and incoming inspection programs.
  • Advanced GD&T interpretation and inspection experience.
  • Ability to mentor and provide guidance to less experienced quality technicians.

LEVELING GUIDANCE

This position may be filled at either the Quality Technician II or Quality Technician III level depending on experience, qualifications, certifications, and demonstrated technical expertise.

Quality Technician II

  • Typically 3+ years of relevant quality inspection experience.
  • Works independently on routine inspection and receiving activities.
  • Demonstrates proficiency with inspection equipment, documentation review, and product acceptance activities.
  • Pay range of $25.00 - $37.70 per hour

Quality Technician III

  • Typically 5+ years of relevant quality inspection experience.
  • Demonstrates advanced technical expertise and decision-making capability.
  • Provides guidance to less experienced technicians and supports complex quality investigations and process improvement activities.
  • Pay range of $28.82 - $43.90 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The daily schedule begins at the Kirkland facility performing final inspection and product release activities and transitions to the Woodinville facility to support receiving inspection and incoming quality operations.

Occasional overtime, schedule adjustments, and weekend work may be required based on business needs.

Echodyne’s technology is export controlled by the U.S. Government and we must evaluate an applicant’s eligibility to handle export-controlled information or obtain required Government authorizations.  Therefore, we will ask you as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or green card holder, or have asylum/refugee status in the U.S. 

WHAT WE OFFER

This is a non-exempt role.

The hourly rate for this role is

$28.80 - $43.90 USD

If your skills generally align but not perfectly, please apply anyway. There may be another role that’s a great fit for you!

We offer competitive compensation and benefits to our full-time, US-based employees, including:

  • RSU (Restricted Stock Units)
  • Generous Benefits:
    • Fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for you 
      • Choice of PPO or HDHP/HSA
      • Virtual Care – 98Point6
      • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health coverage through Springhealth & Talkspace (Premera)
  • Travel Assistance Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability
  • Flexible PTO (exempt) / 15 days per year (non-exempt)
  • 401(k) match
  • Pet Insurance
  • Prepaid Legal Program
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Paid Company Holidays

 

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

 

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