Quality Technician

Do you want to dive in the fast-growing industry of drones and get a rewarding experience in a dynamic start-up environment? 

At Flyability, we believe that robots should be sent into hazardous places and dangerous situations instead of humans. To support our belief, we created Elios, the world’s first collision-tolerant flying robot that for the first time allows remote entry to complex and indoor spaces. With more than 100 employees, Flyability is the pioneer in the UAV indoor inspection industry. Joining Flyability is not just taking on a new job, it is seizing the opportunity to improve the life of millions of people and build the future of robotics.

To complete our creative and dynamic team in Paudex, we are seeking a:

Quality Technician (100%)
Starting date: as soon as possible

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Quality Technician to join our Operations team. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our components and products meet the highest quality standards throughout the manufacturing process. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to product excellence and continuous improvement within a dynamic and innovative environment.

Your role:

As a Quality Technician, your primary responsibility will be to perform inspections, testing, and troubleshooting to maintain quality standards. You will also assist Quality Engineers in resolving production quality concerns and implementing corrective actions.

What you will own:

• Interpret and analyze part drawings and specifications to guide inspection, testing, and validation activities.
• Perform quality checks on purchased parts according to the schedule and control instructions & design documentation.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using measurement devices such as height gauges, calipers, micrometers, GO/NO GO gauges, and perform visual inspections.
• Ensure compliance of parts with tolerances and specifications using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
• Record non-compliances in the ERP system and use the ERP to track batches/parts to be checked, ensuring batch follow-up and completion notifications.
• Identify and isolate non-compliant products (quarantine process) and initiate corrective actions where needed.
• Perform production testing, troubleshooting, and final functional validation to ensure product compliance.
• Document and share inspection results in a timely manner with relevant external and internal teams, providing recommendations for improvements.
• Investigate non-conformities through test result analysis, perform root cause investigations, and report findings. Conduct non-conformance testing of manufactured, packaged, or tested products.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, following good documentation practices and established procedures.
• Help identify root causes of non-compliance and contribute to corrective action implementation.
• Prepare and monitor quality statistics and reports, and review production records for procedural compliance.
• Identify and communicate potential product quality issues promptly. 
• Be part of the continuous improvement plan to enhance product and part quality.
• Support other departments in qualification and validation testing activities. 
• Ensure testing equipment is in optimal condition through regular checks and maintenance.

Your profile:

• ES Mechanical technician, educational background in a technical field related to quality control is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in GMP quality control, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in Metrology, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) within an ERP system.
• Solid understanding of statistical techniques, including confidence intervals, control charts, tolerance bands, standard variation, and standard deviation.
• ES Mechanical technician, educational background in a technical field related to quality control is a plus.
• Fluent in French, with a good level of English.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Responsible, precise, and rigorous, with a structured and team-oriented working approach.
• Eager to learn new concepts, skills, and tools to enhance performance and efficiency.

Flyability is a young Swiss company that values independent thinking combined with a collaborative spirit. Every day, you will have the opportunity to share your ideas and contribute to solving problems. We all work together, and each voice is important to move forward.

Ready to join?

We know the confidence gap and impostor syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply —regardless of your past experience or resume, we'd love to hear from you.

Perks & Benefits You'll Love:

• Enjoy 25 vacation days per year, plus all public holidays to recharge and explore
• Stay secure with comprehensive accident insurance covering medical treatments and hospitalization
• Work your way with flexible schedules and the option to work remotely up to 2 days per week
• Boost your well-being with discounts on gym memberships and sports events
• Access exclusive benefits through Swibeco, our platform that offers discounts and rewards at a wide range of retailers and services.
• Connect with your team at exciting events like our ski weekend, summer barbecue, and after-work gatherings
• … and so much more! Apply now to discover all we have to offer.