INCOMING QUALITY TECHNICIAN IV

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. Job Overview Responsible for performing incoming quality inspections and verification activities for raw materials, purchased components, and supplier-provided parts to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards. This role utilizes optical measurement systems, visual inspection methods, and precision metrology equipment to identify and prevent nonconforming materials from entering production. The position also supports supplier quality improvement initiatives through accurate inspection reporting, defect identification, and containment activities. Job Requirements Perform incoming inspections of raw materials, mechanical components, and purchased parts using optical measurement systems, vision inspection equipment, and standard metrology tools. Verify dimensional, visual, cosmetic, and material requirements against engineering drawings, specifications, control plans, and inspection criteria. Identify, document, and escalate nonconforming materials while supporting containment, disposition, and corrective action processes. Conduct sampling inspections in accordance with established inspection plans, AQL requirements, and internal quality procedures. Maintain accurate inspection records, measurement reports, and nonconformance documentation within the quality management system. Support First Article Inspection (FAI), First Article Acceptance Reports (FAAR), new product qualifications, supplier validations, and engineering change evaluations. Assist in the development and continuous improvement of incoming inspection methods, visual standards, work instructions, and measurement processes. Ensure inspection, testing, and metrology equipment are properly calibrated, maintained, and handled in accordance with company requirements. Collaborate with Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Procurement teams to resolve incoming material quality issues and drive continuous improvement. What your background should look like Education / Experience High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate Degree (AA) or Technical Diploma in Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred. Typically requires 4–5 years of experience in incoming quality inspection, metrology, manufacturing quality, or related quality assurance functions. Experience using optical measurement equipment, vision systems, calipers, micrometers, height gauges, comparators, and other inspection tools is preferred. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and inspection requirements.Knowledge of sampling plans, AQL, SPC, and quality systems is an advantage. Preferred Skills Optical and vision measurement inspection. Visual defect identification and cosmetic inspection. Blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation. Root cause investigation and problem-solving. Data recording and quality reporting. Supplier incoming quality control processes. Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.