Quality Assurance Technician
Summary
Quality Assurance Technician performing first article and incoming inspections, root-cause analysis, and ISO 9001 support for rugged compute hardware manufacturing in an electro-mechanical environment.
Systel Careers – Quality Assurance Technician – Sugar Land, TX
Systel’s business is growing, and we are seeking a skilled Quality Assurance Technician to support our expanding production and quality operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring our rugged compute products meet strict quality standards and continue to support mission‑critical customer needs. The QA Technician helps drive quality excellence through inspection ownership, data analysis, and continuous process improvement.
Who You Are
You are a detail‑oriented quality professional experienced in electro‑mechanical manufacturing environments. You thrive in inspection‑driven processes, enjoy problem‑solving through data analysis, and can collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure that quality objectives are consistently met. You are comfortable balancing hands‑on inspection work with process improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage First Article Inspections, including recording, analyzing, and certifying results and driving process improvements.
- Own and manage Incoming Inspection, inspecting components before assembly and analyzing trend data.
- Support investigations, root‑cause analyses, and corrective actions for internal and supplier‑related quality issues.
- Conduct analyses related to critical control points, preventive measures, limits, monitoring procedures, corrective actions, and verification procedures.
- Provide technical support and backup to Quality Control Inspectors.
- Train production personnel on quality‑related processes.
- Assist with corrective action processes, calibration programs, UL follow‑up, ISO 9001 certification work, process and product audits, and other special quality projects.
- AS degree preferred.
- 5 years of experience related to manufacturing electro‑mechanical products.
- Working knowledge of standard office software applications.
- Ability to multi‑task effectively in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
- ASQ Certification(s): CMI, CQT, and/or CQA.
- Experience supporting ISO 9001 certification activities, quality audits, or calibration programs.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Rugged Compute Where Mission Meets Critical.
Founded in 1988, Systel, Inc.® is a leading manufacturer of rugged compute solutions with a relentless focus to support our customers and their missions. Our pedigree of capabilities spans numerous advanced platforms with thousands of successful deployments in the defense and commercial sectors. Systel’s rugged systems are designed and manufactured for continuous operation under the most extreme and austere environmental conditions. All of our products are proudly made in the USA in our headquarters in Sugar Land, TX. We are AS9100:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certified.
EEOC Statement
Systel is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We ensure that hiring and advancement decisions are based solely on individual qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, disability, age, sex, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Offer Contingency
All employment offers are conditional upon successful completion of a background check, physical assessment if required.
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