POSITION OVERVIEW
OREQA Technologies is a lean, high-ownership startup manufacturing operation producing industrial products for demanding markets. This Sr. QA Technician role is critical to our zero-defect culture and quality leadership. The successful candidate will own incoming inspection, drive quality systems discipline, and roll up their sleeves across the shop floor when needed.
Company Stage & Culture
We are a startup. You will wear multiple hats. We don't have silos. If something breaks, if we're short-handed on assembly, if we need to stage a shipment, you roll up your sleeves. Our north star: Zero quality defects. Every product.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Core QA Functions (50%)
· Incoming material inspection & supplier quality gatekeeping
· First-article inspection (FAI) & process verification
· In-process auditing & quality gate enforcement
· QMS administration: Document control, ECO/change management, material traceability records
· Supplier quality: Material certs verification, deviation tracking, root cause analysis
· SPC trending & quality metrics to leadership
Shop Floor Support (25%)
· Assembly cell observation & real-time issue diagnosis
· Operator coaching & problem-solving collaboration
· Line troubleshooting & quick resolution
Cross-Functional (25%)
· Warehouse staging material and filling Kan Bans
· inventory integrity management
· Supplier communication (bilingual advantage)
CORE QUALIFICATIONS (Must-Have)QMS & Quality Systems Experience
· 5+ years in manufacturing QMS environment with hands-on experience in at least ONE of the following:
· ISO 9001 (process discipline, documentation, internal audit)
· IATF 16949 (automotive/industrial supply chain, APQP, PPAP, supplier development)
· AS9100 (highly-regulated manufacturing, traceability, compliance frameworks
· Incoming inspection as PRIMARY responsibility (not secondary)
· Understanding of quality systems principles, document control, nonconformance tracking, corrective action
Technical Skills
· Measurement tools: Calipers, micrometers, CMM operation, GD&T interpretation
· SPC/Control charting: Cpk, Ppk, trend analysis
· Supplier quality: Deviation tracking, root cause analysis, preventive action
Warehouse/Logistics Experience
· Inventory traceability systems (WMS experience)
· Material handling & quarantine procedures
· Lot tracking and material segregation
Language Requirement (Preferred)
· Bilingual Spanish/English – fluent speaking & understanding
· Ability to review documents, communicate with suppliers, coach operators in Spanish (critical for Mesa market)
Technical Must-Haves
· ISO 9001, IATF 16949, OR AS9100 experience (5+ years in at least one)
· Incoming inspection specialist (hands-on, not administrative QA)
· GD&T proficiency
· Supplier quality involvement
· Material certification/traceability verification
Cultural Must-Haves (Non-Negotiable)
· Startup mentality: Comfortable in ambiguity, thrives on ownership
· No "that's not my job": Will do whatever it takes to ship quality product
· Problem solver: Sees issues as opportunities, takes initiative
· Fast learner: New products, systems, processes—embrace it
· Team player: Lean operation = collaboration is survival
· Quality obsession: Zero defects isn't a slogan; it's heartbeat
· Regulatory mindset: Understands why quality systems exist; embraces them as competitive advantage
Nice-to-Have
· Experience with multiple QMS standards (e.g., ISO 9001 + IATF)
· ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification
· Lean/TPS/continuous improvement background
· Manufacturing operations or process improvement experience
Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
