Quality Inspector

Description

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications.  With design, sales, and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits’ products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement, and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance, and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea, and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.  

Mini-Circuits sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, and sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website. 

Position Summary:

The Quality Inspector is responsible for performing in-coming, in process and Final inspections of all parts following established procedures. They are also responsible for the proper packing of units that will be shipped to stock and/or customers.

Salary Range: $21.00-$24.50 per hour

Job Function:

Perform visual and electrical inspection of various items using a vision measuring system and hand tools such as calipers, micrometer, force gauges etc. and electrical equipment such as LCR meter and multimeter.

• Maintain records of items inspected and packed.
• Ensure all parts/runs received in the department are acknowledged in the IQA system.
• Read assembly & mechanical drawings to determine specific requirements.
• Verify, complete, and sign the required documentation provided on the IQA database.
• Enter inspection record in Pre-encap Inspection & Final Inspection database.
• Verify part numbers against the documentation provided and ensure that the correct number of components was received.
• Understand and follow all relevant written and verbal instructions in the Inspection Plan & process.
• Report and share findings with Group Supervisor and Assistant Group Leader.
• Comply with ESD guidelines and regulations.
• Items to be inspected include PC boards, switches, cores, connectors, resistors, chip capacitors, enclosures and covers, cables, amplifiers, machined parts & packaging materials, etc. as per assembly drawings and specific criteria under supervision.
• Visual inspection is required using a microscope and magnifying lamp.
• Perform simple tests such as resistance to solvents, DC continuity, and material composition using an XRF machine.
• Identify and segregate defective units/materials.
• Capture photographs of reject and sample units.
• Pack units for shipment according to established company packing procedures in Arena

  The duties, responsibilities and expectations described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the member, within the scope of the position.

  Qualifications:

  • Minimum High School Diploma, GED or international equivalent.
  • Ability to distinguish colors in accordance with the ISHIRA test for color blindness.
  • Basic Computer skills and understanding of the MS Office Suites.
  • Ability to read, write, and orally communicate in English and have the ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
  • Must have basic operational knowledge of how to use the equipment within the department.
  • Keep the work area clean and organized.
  • Follow all 5S requirements
  • Update KPI boards on a weekly basis

  Physical Demands

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Cultural Focus

  • Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work
  • Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement
  • Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company’s goals
  • Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession – by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers
  • Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions
  • Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail
  • Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork
  • Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect

  Additional Requirements/Skills

  • Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
  • Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to drive for extended periods of time
  • Occasional travel, some overnight, as required

  Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. 

• Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management’s discretion.

  Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.