Sr Setup, Test & Inspection Technician

Global Ground Support•Olathe, KS

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Setup, Test & Inspection Technician is responsible for executing and supporting post-production setup, functional testing, inspection, and validation of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) prior to delivery. This role serves as a technical and in-process liaison between Engineering, Production, and Quality to ensure each unit meets engineering specifications, ISO 9001 requirements, customer expectations, and defined acceptance criteria. This is a hands-on role focused on equipment validation, troubleshooting, inspection phases, documentation, and continuous process/product improvement. In addition to testing and inspection responsibilities, this position is expected to assist with developing standardized setup and validation processes where gaps exist, ensuring repeatability and consistency across technicians of varying skill levels.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on experience in equipment setup, inspection, or quality within a manufacturing environment.
Experience performing functional testing and inspections on complex mechanical and electrical systems.
Strong troubleshooting ability across electrical, control and hydraulic systems.
Familiarity and comfortability with operating computers and software.
Experience developing or improving test and inspection procedures.
Comfortable working in production environments around heavy equipment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelors degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Quality, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
Experience with ground support equipment, mobile vehicles, truck upfitting, or industrial machinery.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 inspection and documentation requirements.
Experience supporting customer acceptance testing or commissioning.
Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Perform post-production setup and functional testing of GSE equipment including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and control systems.
Execute structured, repeatable test procedures verifying safety, performance, and compliance.
Validate operation of critical systems.
Diagnose and troubleshoot system failures using logical, process-driven methods (not trial-and error).
Work from and interpret assembly drawings, hydraulic schematics, electrical schematics and engineering specifications
Support customer or regulatory acceptance testing when required.
Perform in-process and final inspections of equipment and assemblies.
Verify conformance to drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
Identify, document, and track nonconformances.
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions at the product level.
Ensure equipment is fully validated prior to shipment.
Identify gaps or inconsistencies in setup, testing, and inspection workflows.
Develop clear, logical, step-by-step procedures that can be followed by technicians regardless of skill level.
Assist with creating and maintain standardized checklists, inspection forms, procedures.
Refine procedures based on recurring issues and trends.