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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SR QA Technician - **Company:** OREQA HYDROGEN TECHNOLOGIES INC. - **Location:** Mesa, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $54,080.0 - $66,560.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Document Management Systems, Statistical Process Control (SPC) - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=454a9d27125938ff ## About the Role · Supplier communication (bilingual advantage) CORE QUALIFICATIONS (Must-Have)QMS & Quality Systems Experience · 5+ years in manufacturing QMS environment with hands-on experience in at least ONE of the following: · ISO 9001 (process discipline, documentation, internal audit) · IATF 16949 (automotive/industrial supply chain, APQP, PPAP, supplier development) · AS9100 (highly-regulated manufacturing, traceability, compliance frameworks · Incoming inspection as PRIMARY responsibility (not secondary) · Understanding of quality systems principles, document control, nonconformance tracking, corrective action Technical Skills · Measurement tools: Calipers, micrometers, CMM operation, GD&T interpretation · SPC/Control charting: Cpk, Ppk, trend analysis · Supplier quality: Deviation tracking, root cause analysis, preventive action Warehouse/Logistics Experience · Inventory traceability systems (WMS experience) · Material handling & quarantine procedures · Lot tracking and material segregation Language Requirement (Preferred) · Bilingual Spanish/English - fluent speaking & understanding · Ability to review documents, communicate with suppliers, coach operators in Spanish (critical for Mesa market) Technical Must-Haves · ISO 9001, IATF 16949, OR AS9100 experience (5+ years in at least one) · Incoming inspection specialist (hands-on, not administrative QA) · GD&T proficiency · Supplier quality involvement · Material certification/traceability verification Cultural Must-Haves (Non-Negotiable) · Startup mentality: Comfortable in ambiguity, thrives on ownership · No "that's not my job": Will do whatever it takes to ship quality product · Problem solver: Sees issues as opportunities, takes initiative · Fast learner: New products, systems, processes-embrace it · Team player: Lean operation = collaboration is survival · Quality obsession: Zero defects isn't a slogan; it's heartbeat · Regulatory mindset: Understands why quality systems exist; embraces them as competitive advantage Nice-to-Have · Experience with multiple QMS standards (e.g., ISO 9001 + IATF) · ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification · Lean/TPS/continuous improvement background · Manufacturing operations or process improvement experience ## Description OREQA Technologies is a lean, high-ownership startup manufacturing operation producing industrial products for demanding markets. This Sr. QA Technician role is critical to our zero-defect culture and quality leadership. The successful candidate will own incoming inspection, drive quality systems discipline, and roll up their sleeves across the shop floor when needed. Company Stage & Culture We are a startup. You will wear multiple hats. We don't have silos. If something breaks, if we're short-handed on assembly, if we need to stage a shipment, you roll up your sleeves. Our north star: Zero quality defects. Every product. 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