Quality Technician- FAI Outbound

Job Description

Job Description

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

Preferred Qualifications

Key Metrics and Focus Areas

Physical Requirements / Essential Functions

Due to ITAR regulations all applicants must be a US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Green Card Holder. We can not provide Visa sponsorships.

Join Our Journey : If you're ready to be a part of something extraordinary, challenge the status quo, and shape the future, then we want to hear from you. Together, we'll continue to win as one, while we build products lives depend on.

Our Benefits :

Medical insurance plans - options include : 1 PPO plan and 2 High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account HSA)

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) plan

Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (company paid) at 1-times your annual salary, with options to increase coverage amounts

Tuition Reimbursement

How to Apply : If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please apply with your resume outlining your qualifications in manufacturing and why you're excited about joining Spartronics.

Spartronics is an equal opportunity Employer / Veteran / Disabled 41 CFR 60-1.4.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.