We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Project Management Technician. This role is responsible for ensuring accuracy in mapping, documenting, inspecting, and organizing customer-provided materials and test specimens. The ideal candidate has a background in quality inspection and takes pride in precision, organization, and managing multiple competing priorities.

Salary: $22 - $28/hour DOE

Specimen Mapping & Documentation
• Accurately map, document, label, and mark customer-provided test specimens using data sheets and procedural documentation
• Interpret handwritten labels and documentation to properly categorize specimens

Inspection & Measurement
• Perform dimensional inspections to verify machine shop work complies with drawings and specifications
• Measure test specimens pre- and post-machining for quality assurance
• Document inspection results in accordance with customer and internal requirements

Material Control & Tracking
• Count, track, and organize between 100 and 7,000 test specimens per job
• Verify job completion and ensure full specimen accountability
• Maintain meticulous records to support quality, compliance, and project tracking

• Associate degree required, bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field preferred
• Prior experience with hands on quality assurance or in a similar quality-focused role
• Strong attention to detail with an ability to manage high volumes of specimens accurately
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work with competing priorities
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with measurement tools and inspection techniques is a plus.
• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or regulated environments preferred
• Ability to stand, handle materials, and work in shop/test environments

Work Environment:
• Work is performed in a manufacturing, laboratory, and machine shop environment supporting aerospace testing and processing activities.
• The role involves frequent handling of customer-provided materials and test specimens, requiring attention to cleanliness, labeling, and traceability.
• Employees may be exposed to machine shop noise, moving equipment, and manufacturing materials; appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and provided.
• The position requires standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods, as well as manual handling of test specimens, including lifting and moving materials within established safety guidelines.
• Work may involve close visual inspection, precise measurements, and fine motor skills to ensure accuracy and compliance with specifications.
• The environment is detail-driven and deadline-focused, requiring the ability to manage high specimen volumes while maintaining accuracy and organization.
• Collaboration with engineering, quality, and machine shop personnel is frequent, with an emphasis on clear communication and adherence to documented procedures

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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