Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users - from action sports enthusiasts to first responders to insurance claims adjusters.
About the role:
Skydio is seeking an enthusiastic Quality Assurance Technician to assist in high quality production. This role requires a technical skill set combined with solid soft skills and a keen interest in aerospace related hardware. This role will be located on-site at a manufacturing facility (no remote work):
How you'll make an impact:
- Perform inspection according to mechanical drawings and/or IPC specifications
- Documentation of material flow through MRB (non-conformance) and IQC (incoming quality)
- Maintain dashboard presentations
- Identifying and documenting defects, communicating issues with the production and quality teams
- Create and maintain rework instructions
- Study, understand, teach product quality standards to production line assembly operators
- Provide mechanical measurement support to identify potential supplier, design or manufacturing issues
- Perform incoming material inspection on mechanical components and possibly PBCAs
Preferred Skill Sets:
- Experience using quality measurement tools (gauges, calipers, scales, OMM etc)
- Experience with cosmetic inspection
- Strong communication skills (inside and outside of direct team)
- Experience with consumer electronic manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of spreadsheets
- Knowledge of google slides
- Incredible attention to detail
- Quality champion mindset
- Familiarity with doing first pass analysis using computer tools (entering commands, running scripts, reviewing results)
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
- Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
- Occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; ability to lift and or move up to 25lbs.
- Visual inspection for extended amount of time is required
Compensation Range: The hourly rate range for this position is $30-38/hr or $34-42/hr dependent on final leveling*. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. In addition to base salary, Skydio full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our benefit plans and take advantage of a variety of incentives and stipends.
*For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual's regional location.
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