Quality Engineer 1 - Everett, United States - PDS Defense, Inc.

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    PDS Defense, Inc
    is seeking a Quality Engineer 1 in Everett, WA.Assist test team in building/assembling test fixtures and testing airplane closets, galleys and lavatories in a noisy, light industrial environment
    This is a hands-on job that can occasionally be physically intense
    Long hours and tight schedules are normal.

    Basic Hiring Criteria:
    Capable of following verbal instructionsMust be able to read technical drawings and build to those drawingsComfortable working with hand and power tools (grinders, saws, impacts, drills, etc)

    Experience with fabrication work (mechanical:

    carpentry and/or metalworking)General Assembly of PartsManual LatheManual MillChop Saw/Table Saw/Band Sawother woodworking toolsother metalworking toolsExperience with general machinery maintenance (changing saw blades, replacing belt sander paper, bench vice cleaning)Must be able to lift 50 lbs minimumSteel toed boots requiredComfortable with working on ladders, elevated platforms no higher than 20' and comfortable with fall protectionWilling to wear basic PPE (mask, gloves, safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, etc)Willing to use basic solvents like acetone; may be working with paint and various glues; willing to handle lead shot and ingots with glovesExperience using a personal computer to log hours and check email is a bonus.

    The ability to write legibly is a bonus.

    Experience with rigging and gantry crane use is a bonusExperience doing static/abuse/cycle testing is a bonusExperience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems is a bonusExperience with Labview is a bonusExperience with aerospace (specifically aerospace testing) is a bonusExperience with using torque wrenches, calipers, and other precision measuring equipment is a bonus.

    Experience with using pallet jacks, working around forklifts, scissor lifts, bucket lifts, and other powered equipment is a bonus.

    Attention to detail, the ability to focus on the current situation, a questioning attitude (don't follow orders without evaluating personal safety, looking for basic errors, thinking about the result), some previous experience with working around customers and privileged data.