Quality Technician- FAI Outbound

Description

At Spartronics, we're not just building products, we build products lives depend on. As an electronic manufacturing services (EMS) provider for the commercial aerospace, defense, medical device, life science, and industrial markets, we work to deliver products of the highest quality and reliability.

Our organization provides comprehensive contract manufacturing services, ranging from printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and subsystem integration to full-box build (high-level assemblies). We also offer value-added services from early-stage engineering support to manufacturing testing, design for excellence and sustaining engineering for the full product lifecycle. With over $500 million in revenue, approximately 1,300 dedicated employees, and manufacturing resources strategically located worldwide, our manufacturing network spans the United States and Vietnam. To learn more about our sites, please visit https://www.spartronics.com/locations.

Why Join Us:  When you become a part of Spartronics, you're joining a team of dedicated and talented, individuals who share a common goal - to win as one. We value talent, innovation, and a hunger for growth. Here, you'll have the opportunity to work with industry leaders in Aerospace & Defense, Medical & Life Science, and Industrial markets where our customers put full trust in us to deliver the most complex, highly regulated products that have to work the first time, every time.

Job Opportunity- Quality Technician- FAI Outbound

Reports to: Quality Manager

Work Address: Spartronics; 2333 Reach Rd; Williamsport, PA

The Outbound First Article Inspector (FAI) is responsible for preparing and completing comprehensive First Article Inspection reports using AS9102 forms (Forms 1, 2, and 3) and/or customer-specific documentation. This role involves conducting detailed inspections of electronic assemblies, subassemblies, and components prior to shipment to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, customer requirements, and industry standards. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, proficiency with inspection tools, and prior experience in an EMS, aerospace, medical device, or military manufacturing environment.

What a Day Looks Like:

• Prepare, complete, and submit First Article Inspection (FAI) reports in accordance with AS9102 requirements and customer-specific formats.
• Perform outbound FAIs to ensure conformance to AS9102, engineering drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Interpret and verify customer purchase orders, technical drawings, specifications, and quality documentation.
• Inspect for proper part numbers, revision levels, dimensional accuracy, material traceability, and workmanship per IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards.
• Utilize inspection tools and equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, microscopes, and magnifiers for both dimensional and visual inspections.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to resolve discrepancies and support root cause/corrective action activities.
• Accurately document all inspection results, maintain traceability, and ensure compliance with internal procedures and applicable quality management standards (AS9100/ISO 9001).
• Support internal and external audits, including customer source inspections and regulatory assessments.
• Maintain an organized, ESD-safe, and clean inspection work area in accordance with safety and operational protocols.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training in electronics or quality inspection strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, bills of materials, and quality specifications.
• Skilled in using inspection and measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, microscopes).
• Strong attention to detail, documentation skills, and problem-solving ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with quality management systems (QMS) or ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements and documentation.
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 Certification(s) and/or Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship standards.
• Experience in quality inspection within an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Experience with AS9100 or ISO 9001/13485-regulated environments.
• Familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Experience working with aerospace, medical device, or military contract manufacturing customers.