Quality Assurance Technician
Santa Rosa, California | Contract | $22.00 - $30.00
July 2, 2026 | Job ID: 2190308
Job Summary
You are a detail-oriented Quality Technician with experience supporting Quality Engineers in product validation, PPAP, First Article Inspection (FAI), dimensional inspections, and quality testing. Skilled in blueprint reading, hand-measuring tools, CMM, data analysis, Microsoft Excel and Word, PFMEA, control plans, CAPA support, and maintaining quality standards while ensuring accurate documentation and continuous process improvement.
This position pays: $22–$30 Hours
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
What you will be doing:
- Assist Quality Engineers to complete validation and PPAP tasks including First Article Inspection (FAI), performance or functional testing, and report writing.
- Must have measuring experience
- Perform dimensional layouts using hand-measurement tools and CMM
- Conduct print reviews for new or revised products (Blueprint Reading)
- Tabulate sample data utilizing statistical programs. Assist in compiling technical reports and summaries using Microsoft Word or Excel.
- Create and update process flow diagrams, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), and control plans for new or revised products.
- Collect and analyze product data as directed by Quality Manager or Engineers.
- Support corrective action activities as needed.
- Provide back-up support for Receiving and Final Inspection when required
What you bring:
- Perform dimensional layouts using hand-measurement tools and CMM
- Conduct print reviews for new or revised products (Blueprint Reading)
- Tabulate sample data utilizing statistical programs. Assist in compiling technical reports and summaries using Microsoft Word or Excel.
- Create and update process flow diagrams, process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), and control plans for new or revised products.
- Collect and analyze product data as directed by Quality Manager or Engineers.
- Support corrective action activities as needed.
- Provide back-up support for Receiving and Final Inspection when required
- Part Layout and Testing
- Part Validation and PPAP Support
- CAPA and Problem-Solving Support
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Aimee Escudero
Sr. Recruiting Manager
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For over 50 years, Nelson Connects has empowered employers and job seekers to achieve their unique versions of success. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, compassion, and innovation has made us a trusted partner in connecting jobs, people, and communities. The remarkably talented and dedicated people of Nelson Connects are building on the rich history of this company to define the future of our industry, and we can’t wait to work with you.
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