Job Description

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Quality Assurance (QA) Technician
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Employment Type: Full Time
Experience Level: Mid-level (2–4 years)
Reporting To: Quality Assurance (QA) Manager

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join our team. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity of our quality systems and ensuring compliance with both commercial and high-integrity nuclear standards. Reporting directly to the QA Manager, you will support engineering projects through meticulous documentation control, hands-on inspection, and rigorous testing protocols in an environment governed by ISO 9001 and ASME NQA-1.
Reporting Structure & Accountability
• Direct Report: This position reports directly to the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Communication Loop: Act as a key liaison between the QA Manager and the Engineering/Production departments, providing regular updates on non-conformance trends and audit readiness.
• Autonomy: Expected to exercise independent judgment when identifying quality deviations and possesses the authority to "stop work" if safety or compliance is at risk.
Key Responsibilities
1. Documentation Control & Quality Records
• Maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) documentation in strict accordance with ISO 9001 and NQA-1.
• Manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) to ensure all engineering drawings and procedures are version-controlled.
• Ensure "Lifetime Records" and quality evidence are archived correctly to meet nuclear-grade traceability standards.
2. Inspection & Metrology Support
• Perform Incoming Quality Control (IQC) and final inspections using required Measurement and Test Equipment.
• Identify and document non-conformances (NCRs); assist the QA Manager in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action (CA).
3. Testing & Engineering Project Support
• Provide QC support for functional, mechanical, or environmental tests on products based on engineering test plans.
• Support engineers in the setup of test fixtures and the collection of objective evidence for validation.
• Summarize test data into formal reports per NQA-1 reporting standards.
4. Supplier Quality & Travel
• Supplier Assessments: Perform on-site visits to supplier facilities to assess quality capabilities and adherence to procurement requirements.
• Travel: Ability to travel up to 10% for supplier audits and site inspections.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills
Technical Knowledge:
• Standards: Preferred working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ASME NQA-1.
• Drawings: Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical engineering drawings.
Software & Systems (Preferred):
• MS Windows: Strong proficiency in navigating Windows file structures and managing shared network drives.
• MS Office Suite:
◦ Excel: Intermediate skills (pivot tables and formula-based tracking).
◦ Word: Professional formatting for technical procedures and reports.
• Adobe Acrobat: Expertise in creating, OCR-scanning, and "flattening" PDFs, as well as using digital signatures for controlled document distribution.

Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to [25] lbs.
• Manual dexterity required for handling precision components and operating test equipment.

Why work at Safariland?

At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.

Eligible employees are offered:
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
• Employer paid disability
• Wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Work life balance
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)
The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455.

All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.