Quality Inspector

Position Summary

The Quality Inspector performs incoming, in-process, first article, final, AOI, and X-ray inspection activities to ensure printed circuit board assemblies, mechanical assemblies, and related materials meet drawings, workmanship standards, customer requirements, and internal quality expectations. This role supports defect prevention, nonconformance control, traceability, and day-to-day quality discipline in a high-mix PCB assembly environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform visual, dimensional, and workmanship inspection on incoming materials, in-process assemblies, first articles, and finished product using drawings, travelers, work instructions, and customer requirements.

• Inspect PCB assemblies, wire harnesses, and mechanical assemblies to IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and applicable customer workmanship criteria.

• Operate microscopes, calipers, gauges, multimeters, AOI systems, and X-ray equipment toidentifydefects, hidden solder issues, missing or damaged components, polarity problems, and other nonconformances.

• Record inspection results accurately in ERP and generate NCR or nonconformance documentation whenrequired.

• Support MRB, re-inspection, containment, and feedback to Production, Engineering, and Quality to prevent recurring defects and escapes.

• Review and verify lot traceability, certifications, labeling, revision status, and material condition as part of receiving and final inspection activities.

• Assistwith root cause and corrective action follow-up by providing objective inspection data, defect trends, and clear issue escalation.

• Helpmaintaina clean, organized, audit-ready inspection area and reinforce disciplined adherence to procedures, ESD controls, and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required;additionaltechnical training or IPC certification preferred.

• Minimum 2 years of quality inspection experience in PCB assembly, SMT, electronics manufacturing, or similar high-reliability production environment preferred.

• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, drawings, schematics, BOMs, and common inspection tools and methods.

• Experience with X-ray inspection, AOI review, microscope inspection, and documentation of nonconformances strongly preferred.

• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, basic computer and ERP skills, and ability to work effectively with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and move throughout the manufacturing floor as needed.

• Must occasionally lift and/or move items up to35 pounds and perform close visual inspection work for extended periods.