QC Inspector-Electronic Manufacturing

This role supports a high-mix, low-to-medium volume Electronics Contract Manufacturing (EMS) environment and plays a critical part in preventing defects, driving containment of nonconforming material, and ensuring consistent product quality across multiple customer programs and regulated industries. The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for performing inspection and verification activities to ensure that printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA), sub-assemblies, and finished products meet all customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements.

Position Summary
The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for performing inspection and verification activities to ensure that printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA), sub-assemblies, and finished products meet all customer, regulatory, and internal quality requirements.
This role supports a high-mix, low-to-medium volume Electronics Contract Manufacturing (EMS) environment and plays a critical part in preventing defects, driving containment of nonconforming material, and ensuring consistent product quality across multiple customer programs and regulated industries.
 
The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on inspection experience, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate closely with production, engineering, and customer quality teams to build quality into every stage of manufacturing. Key Responsibilities
1. Inspection & Product Quality Assurance

• Perform incoming, in-process, first article, and final inspections in accordance with control plans, work instructions, IPC standards, and customer specifications.
• Identify and document defects or nonconformances using established inspection criteria.
• Verify product compliance with drawings, BOMs, assembly instructions, and acceptance standards.
• Ensure inspection results are recorded accurately and within required timeframes to support traceability and trend analysis.

2. Nonconformance Detection & Containment

• Initiate containment actions for nonconforming material, including defect tagging, quarantine, and escalation to Quality Engineering.
• Reject and properly document any product or material, not meeting quality requirements.
• Support corrective action efforts by providing inspection data and defect characterization.

 
 
3. Manufacturing Floor & Production Support

• Provide hands-on quality support to production teams to resolve yield issues and improve throughput.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), pilot builds, and production ramp activities by ensuring early defect detection.
• Assist manufacturing in implementing robust inspection points to reduce escapes and rework.

4. Customer & Program Quality Support

• Interface with customers as needed to clarify quality requirements, inspection criteria, and documentation expectations.
• Participate in customer audits, quality reviews, and program discussions supporting compliance and product acceptance.
• Provide feedback to engineering and manufacturing teams to improve manufacturability and process consistency.

5. Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain quality documentation, inspection reports, defect logs, and related quality records in accordance with QMS requirements.
• Support continuous improvement activities focused on reducing defect rates, improving cycle time, and strengthening quality coverage.
• Contribute to incident reporting, opportunities for improvement, and ongoing quality initiatives.

6. Quality Culture & Mentorship

• Promote quality awareness and standard work practices throughout the production floor.
• Serve as a mentor and resource to production personnel on inspection expectations and defect prevention.

 
 
 
Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Technical degree preferred).
• 5–7 years of Quality Inspection experience in an EMS or contract manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of PCBA inspection methods and workmanship standards.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical documentation, including:
  • BOMs
  • Assembly drawings
  • Work instructions
  • Customer specifications
• Hands-on experience using measurement and inspection tools (calipers, microscopes, gauges, etc.).
• Strong documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• IPC-A-610 Certification (Required or ability to obtain within 90 days)
• Familiarity with regulated quality systems and compliance environments, including:
  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 13485
  • AS9100
  • ITAR requirements
• Experience supporting high-mix / low-volume production.
• Exposure to regulated industries such as medical, aerospace, automotive, or industrial manufacturing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic quality record systems.

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workmanship standards
• Analytical mindset with structured problem-solving ability
• Clear technical communication and accurate documentation practices
• Customer-focused approach and sense of urgency in issue resolution
• Ability to work effectively across production, engineering, supply chain, and quality teams.
• Action-oriented and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.