Stratosphere Quality is seeking an experienced Quality Technician to support our customers in the San Jose market. This contract role offers a dynamic opportunity to apply your quality inspection skills in a variety of manufacturing environments. You'll serve as the on-site expert, inspecting parts to blueprint specs, ensuring GD&T standards are met, and acting as a liaison between Stratosphere and our clients.

Job Title: Quality Technician (Contract)
Location: San Jose, CA
Pay: $30–$35 per hour
Schedule: Day Shift
Duration: 3-Month Contract
Travel: Required – Local travel to approximately 2 customer sites per day (mileage reimbursed)

Key Responsibilities:

• Travel to approximately 2 customer locations per day within a local territory of 45+ clients

• Perform dimensional and visual inspections of parts using gauges, tools, and measurement equipment

• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings

• Apply knowledge of GD&T and PPAP procedures to ensure parts meet specifications

• Collect and record flat measurement data and other quality metrics

• Communicate effectively with customer contacts to address quality concerns

• Work independently to represent Stratosphere Quality with professionalism and accuracy

• Document findings and complete required reports in a timely manner

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required

• Must be located in the San Jose market and available for daily, local travel

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in quality inspection, tool shop, or manufacturing environment

• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, including detailed understanding of GD&T symbols

• Experience completing a Customer First Article Checklist, with the ability to verify vendor inspections against engineering requirements

• Comfortable performing on-site audits using prints, parts, and gauges, validating that parts meet customer specifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in fast-paced, production-focused environments

• Professional demeanor and strong communication skills—able to clearly report findings against checklists to Xometry and provide weekly updates on time spent and site visits

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation  (mileage reimbursed)

Additional Details:

• This is a 3-month contract position to start, with the potential to extend into a longer-term engagement based on performance and business needs

• Must be able to travel locally to approximately 2 customer sites per day across a defined territory