Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Inspection and Quality Assurance
- Perform component-level inspection of complex PCB assemblies using microscopes and visual inspection techniques.
- Inspect PCB assemblies using Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) equipment.
- Identify and document assembly defects in accordance with IPC-A-610 standards and customer specifications.
- Inspect customer-returned PCBAs (RMA) and communicate findings to Production and Quality Management.
- Perform Incoming Inspection, In-Process Quality (IPQ), and Final Quality Assurance (FQA) inspections as required.
- Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
- Verify proper routing and disposition of inspected assemblies.
- Perform through-hole and surface mount (SMT/SMD) touch-up and rework as needed.
Quality Systems and Compliance
- Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports, audit documentation, and rework records.
- Perform internal audits in accordance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
- Support compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
- Monitor quality systems and procedures to measure effectiveness and drive customer satisfaction.
- Ensure manufacturing and inspection equipment is properly calibrated and maintained.
- Maintain and manage QT9 quality management activities and documentation.
- Coordinate Return Material Authorization (RMA) activities.
- Report quality deviations and nonconformances to the QA Manager and Operations team.
Continuous Improvement
- Analyze data, documentation, and processes to identify quality issues, inconsistencies, and improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Production, and customers to resolve quality concerns.
- Support investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, preventive actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Recommend process improvements to enhance product quality, efficiency, and compliance.
- Participate in departmental and company initiatives focused on quality and operational excellence.
Additional Responsibilities
- Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and ESD requirements.
- Support QMS certification activities and audits.
- Participate in team development and ongoing quality training.
- Assist other manufacturing areas as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in electronics manufacturing.
- Familiarity with IPC-A-610 standards.
- Ability to work under a microscope for 6–8 hours daily.
- Knowledge of electronic components, soldering standards, inspection techniques, and ESD awareness.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, Email, Internet).
- Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, specifications, work instructions, and quality documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- IPC-A-610 Certification.
- AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification.
- 3–5 years of quality experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.
- Experience with AOI inspection systems.
- Familiarity with AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements.
- Experience with QT9 and ERP systems.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100, and/or ISO 13485 quality management systems.
Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
Experience:
- Quality assurance: 3 years (Required)
- PCB: 3 years (Preferred)
- Quality inspection: 3 years (Required)
- Quality control: 3 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
