Senior Quality Technician

Pivotal is the leader in the emerging market of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. We design, develop, and manufacture light eVTOL aircraft and are renowned for the BlackFly aircraft the world's first light eVTOL to fly manned missions and enter the consumer market.

Efficient, compact, and simple, Pivotal aircraft are designed for a wide range of consumer, public service, and defense applications. Our distinctive tilt-aircraft architecture and scalable platform have been flying for over 10 years. Last year we announced our next-generation aircraft, the Helix, which is rapidly progressing toward general release and scalable production in early 2026.

Mobility is one of the most highly-valued areas of modern technology investments. This is the right company, in the right space, the right strategy, at the right time. If you are ready for adventure, we invite you to join our amazing team and grow with us.

Summary:
A Senior Quality Technician is responsible for reviewing products and materials to make sure they meet company requirements. Their duties include measuring objects compared to their intended physical specifications, running quality tests, identifying defects, creating nonconformances, and managing the defective parts via a Material Review Board (MRB) process.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain quality standards for products a company produces

• Works closely with Quality Engineer to perform needed inspections for control plans.

• Reading blueprints and specifications to ensure that operations meet production standards

• Inspecting and testing the materials and equipment produced by a company

• Using tools such as micrometer, screw gauges, calipers, scales, etc. to measure products

• Removing products that don’t meet production standards.

• Accepting or rejecting finished products and discussing inspection results with the production team

• Performing ADHOC inspections for R&D team

• Auditing of processes and procedures

Qualifications:
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Attention to detail

• Technical skills and ability to understand blueprints, documents and manuals

• Inspection tool experience (ex. Micrometer, dial indicator, profilometer, etc.)

• Knowledge of basic math and computer skills

• Ability to influence others to follow rules and regulations

• Strong leadership skills and teamwork mentality

• Verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Epicor ERP system

• Familiarity with quality standards like ISO 9001, Six Sigma, or AS9100

• Metrology experience

Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States and willing to work onsite at our HQ office in Palo Alto, CA.

Pivotal offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans.

Pivotal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pivotal does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.