QA Inspector 3 - FQA- Day Shift

Job Overview

The Level 3 Final Quality Assurance (FQA) Inspector ensures that finished products meet all quality, compliance, and customer requirements. This senior-level role includes performing complex inspections, mentoring junior inspectors, supporting process improvements, and ensuring adherence to IPC-610A and ISO standards.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and check sampling procedures: Conduct thorough cosmetic and functional inspections for PCBA and box builds. Evaluate non-conforming solder joint defects on PTH and SMT components. Perform online Go/No-Go inspections to confirm compliance with IPC-610A.
• Validate final products before shipment to ensure full compliance with ISO 900X, ISO 13485, and ISO 14001 standards.
• Monitor and operate critical equipment and instrumentation: Read and interpret assembly drawings, BOMs, MPI, ECN, Deviation, and other manufacturing documentation. Record inspection results accurately and support shop floor control systems.
• Compose NCRs for non-conforming materials and ensure proper data entry in ERP systems.
• Provide team support and leadership: Mentor and train junior FQA inspectors. Share best practices and assist in troubleshooting complex issues. Actively participate in cross-training programs and process improvement initiatives.
• Escalate process and quality issues to peers, leads, supervisors, and engineers appropriately.
• Continuous improvement and compliance: Identify recurring quality issues and propose corrective actions. Participate in internal audits and support compliance with all applicable regulations. Ensure adherence to ESD practices, proper material handling, and NCR systems.
• Perform any additional quality assurance tasks as assigned by supervisors or managers.

Required Education and Experience

• A High School Diploma or equivalent; an Associate’s/Bachelor’s in Engineering or QA is preferred.
• IPC-610A certification is required; advanced QA certifications are preferred.
• Minimum 8 years in QA/FQA or EMS inspection roles, including experience with complex assemblies.
• Strong technical skills in inspection tools (DMM, OMM, Microscope, AOI, AXI, Dage X-ray).
• Proficient in document control, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.

Key Tools and Technology

• AOI/AXI equipment
• DMM, calipers, microscopes, magnification aids
• ERP and document control systems (Agile, Oracle)
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)