Quality Inspector III

Located in Carlsbad, CA

Salary: $24-$26hr

We are looking for a detail-oriented Quality Inspector III to join our electronics manufacturing team. In this role, you will inspect products throughout the production process, with a focus on SMT, Wave Soldering, and Selective Soldering operations. This role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience inspecting, measuring, and monitoring incoming, in-process, and finished product. IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and IPC-600 certifications are a plus, but we are also open to training and certifying the right candidate. If you have strong attention to detail, enjoy hands-on work with electronic assemblies, and take pride in helping a team produce high-quality products, we want to hear from you.

 

What You’ll Do:

As a Quality Inspector III, you will help ensure products meet workmanship standards, customer requirements, and internal quality procedures. Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing in-process inspections on products moving through the work cell, especially SMT, Wave Soldering, and Selective Soldering operations
• Inspecting assemblies for conformance to IPC-A-610, J-STD-001 through 006, IPC-600, and company workmanship standards (note: assembly certification does not guarantee inspection certification)
• Verifying that materials, components, and finished products meet required specifications
• Conducting visual inspections and measurement tests using appropriate inspection tools
• Documenting inspection results by completing required reports, logs, and quality records
• Identifying and communicating quality concerns in a timely manner
• Approving finished materials or products when they meet requirements
• Returning products for rework when needed and confirming rework has been completed properly
• Supporting the control of non-conforming materials and assemblies
• Communicating with Production Supervisors, leads, and Engineering when quality issues arise
• Following ESD requirements, board handling procedures, and moisture-sensitive device handling requirements
• Supporting ISO Quality Management System standards related to quality, safety, environment, health, and security
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant work environment
• Performing other duties as assigned

 

What We’re Looking For:

The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You should be someone who can follow procedures, communicate clearly, and take action when quality standards are not being met.

 

Education/Work Experience:

• High School Diploma preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience inspecting, measuring, and monitoring incoming, in-process, and finished product
• Experience with measuring devices such as calipers, pin gauges, feeler gauges, height gauges and other measuring instruments
• Experience with automated measuring equipment is a plus: CyberScan, CMM, etc.
• Certification to IPC-600-Series & J-STD-Series is a plus
• Experience with GD&T is a plus
• First Article Inspection Report generation IAW AS9102 is a plus

 

Job Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to apply IPC-A-610 standard requirements
• Ability to apply JEDEC JESD9C standard requirements
• Ability to apply MIL-STD-883 Method 2032 standard requirements
• Ability to apply J-STD-001 through 006 standard requirements (note: assembly certification does not guarantee inspection certification)
• Ability to utilize Stereo Microscope for inspection of product
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills: MS Word, MS Excel and MS Planner
• Knowledge of interpretation of designated specifications
• High attention to detail
• Sense of urgency, successful at meeting deadlines
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and as an individual
• Monitor processes, materials, or surroundings
• Ability to work on multiple tasks using a wide range of procedures with a minimum low-level complexity
• Ability to follow established procedures on routine work

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