Quality Technician

Who Are We

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense companies helping to shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years serving as a leading independent industry partner FDH specializes in hardware electrical consumables and expendables licensed products and value-added services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce California and has operations across the Americas EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 has locations in 14 countries across the globe with more than 1500 best-in-industry employees and over 650000 square feet of inventory space.

FDH is headquartered in Commerce California and has operations across the Americas EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero named a Best Places to Work in Aviation in 2024 has locations in 14 countries across the globe with more than 1500 best-in-industry employees and over 650000 square feet of inventory space.

Why Work Here

At FDH Aero we understand that the strength of our brand comes from our people.

We invest in driven diverse and experienced professionals who are naturally curious courageous and motivated towards action. We value tempering confidence with humility and a mission that always starts with service-first.

Our values guide everything we do:

We Are Service First - We act with agility and intelligence to solve our partners most pressing needs. We safeguard our trusted relationships by communicating with clarity and unmatched follow through.

We Are Respectful - We behave with dignity fairness and acceptance. We thrive by prioritizing empathy humility and connection to our collective community.

We are Amplifiers - We invest in driven diverse and experienced professionals businesses and partners. We fuel the entrepreneurial spirit by providing autonomy authority and a clear mission.

We Are Open-Minded - We communicate with intention curiosity and diversity of thought. By actively contributing with courage and candor we challenge the status quo and innovate together.

We Are Accountable - We own responsibility for our outcomes. We set expectations embrace critique and empower every employee to take immediate actions on challenges they encounter.

We Value Our People - Thats why we offer competitive benefits including medical dental vision Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401k matching and wellness programs. We invest in training mentorship and career development to empower our employees to reach their full potential. Our commitment to culture and excellence has earned us recognition as one of Aviation Business News Best Places to Work in Aviation.

As a team member at FDH Aero you are trusted to deliver to innovate and to drive next-generation solutions for tomorrows supply chain demands. Ready to make an impact We proudly pursue top talent with a diverse and global set of experiences and backgrounds.

We Are Looking For

The Quality Technician is responsible for overseeing and executing comprehensive quality assurance processes to ensure the reliability and compliance of components and assemblies in the aerospace supply chain. This individual will take ownership of customer-facing quality activities advanced inspections and data-driven quality improvements. The Quality Technician serves as a liaison with customers supports root-cause correct actions and ensures adherence to stringent aerospace standards contributing significantly to operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

What Youll Do (Responsibilities)

• Manager and resolve internal events generated from customers complaints and suppliers non-conformances to ensure part acceptance
• Support operations ensuring compliance with AS9100 AS9120 AS9102 standards
• Support the team in providing detailed root-cause analysis and develop corrective and preventative action plans for non-conformities driving continuous improvement in quality process
• Act as a point of contact for customer interactions addressing quality-related inquiries resolving issues
• Manage Material Review Board (MRB) processes to evaluate and disposition non-conforming materials and coordinate Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) processes to address customer returns efficiently
• Mentor and train Quality Inspectors fostering a culture of quality excellence and adherence to standards
• Keep work areas clean and organized following 5S workplace standards
• Follow safety protocols by wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and participating in safety training to prevent workplace hazards
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring (Qualifications & Skills):

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of experience in quality inspection or similar role within the Aerospace industry with advanced knowledge of engineering drawings and specification systems
• 1 years of experience of reviewing suppliers certification package
• Works effectively under minimal supervision and contributes to team efforts
• Leadership and mentoring skills to support peers to enhance team performance
• Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis and process optimization
• Collaborates seamless with cross-functional teams customers and auditors
• Analyzes complex issues and develops effective corrective and preventative strategies
• Willingness to adhere to safety protocols and standard operating procedures under supervision

Special Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) orasylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
• ITAR requirement
• 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A U.S. person according to their definition is a U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR

FDH Aero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.