Quality Technician

About the role

We are looking for a hands‑on Quality Technician to join our Operations team in Lausanne. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will ensure that drones and sub‑assemblies meet the highest quality and reliability standards throughout the manufacturing process.

Key responsibilities

• Perform in‑process inspections and final quality checks on mechanical, electrical and electronic assemblies.
• Identify, troubleshoot and document quality issues in the ERP/CRM system (Odoo).
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and Customer Support to resolve non‑conformities and improve product reliability.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis using structured methods such as 5 Why, Ishikawa and Pareto.
• Propose and participate in continuous‑improvement initiatives targeting yield, efficiency and process stability.
• Monitor production KPIs and quality metrics, including defect rates, rework and scrap.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with company procedures, quality standards and traceability requirements.
• Provide practical quality support to operators and technicians on the shop floor.

Required profile

• Detail‑oriented and hands‑on with a strong ability to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Experience working on a shop floor in a manufacturing environment.
• Good communication skills to work closely with cross‑functional teams.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Odoo (ERP/CRM) for documenting quality issues.
• Knowledge of root‑cause analysis techniques (5 Why, Ishikawa, Pareto).
• Ability to conduct quality inspections on mechanical, electrical and electronic components.
• Experience monitoring and interpreting KPI and quality metric data.