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In this role, you will be the first line of defense, ensuring that all received components meet our specifications. Your primary focus will be on inspecting incoming components, verifying them against technical drawings, and resolving quality issues.\nThe IQC team collaborates with external vendors, product managers, engineers and our internal machine shop to resolve technical issues. We drive continuous improvement in engineering drawings, manufacturing processes, part manufacturability, and overall workflow.\nZaber makes cutting-edge, precision robotics for industry-leading customers at industry-leading lead times. Our mission is to lower the barriers to precision motion control and automation, enabling our customers to advance science and technology. Through your role, you will advance this goal by ensuring our components remain of high quality, allowing the rest of Operations to build and sell products that perform as expected.\nAs a QC Technologist, you will:\nPartner with product managers, the Sustaining Engineering team, and the internal machine shop to resolve recurring quality issues, improve engineering drawings, enhance part manufacturability, and optimize processes in the QC department.\nDesign and develop custom inspection fixtures, jigs, and gauges using SolidWorks to streamline inspection processes and improve measurement accuracy.\nAct as one of our technical points of contact for external vendors regarding non-conforming parts and in-process troubleshooting. 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You notice when something is not right and are enthusiastic about finding the root cause and making improvements.\nThe following experience would be considered an asset:\nUnderstanding of machine shop workflows, routing, and operations and/or manufacturing cost estimating or quoting.\nFamiliarity with complex GD&T standards\nProgramming or operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).\nManaging vendor relations and onboarding\nEvaluating or troubleshooting electromechanical system components, such as motors, PCBs, lead screws, and belt drives\nRecruiter Role Details:\nThe starting wage for the role is $35-$49 depending on experience\nType: Full-time, Permanent, Onsite\nSelected Benefits: PHSP (health, dental & vision), Stock Options & Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Schedule, Paid Time Off, Casual Dress, Commuter Benefits, EAP\nTeam: IQC\n Apply for this Job\n Required Information\n Questions? 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