Quality Control Technician
About the role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Technician to join a growing electronics manufacturing organization supporting the transit and rail industry. This role plays a critical part in ensuring products, processes, and suppliers meet customer, regulatory, and internal quality standards.
Responsibilities
Customer & Project Quality Support: Serve as a primary quality point of contact for customer-related project activities. Support customer audits, inspections, and meetings as needed. Assist with addressing customer quality concerns and audit findings. Ensure products meet customer specifications, contractual requirements, and quality standards.
Quality Assurance & Compliance: Support compliance with ISO 9001 standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulations. Monitor quality processes and identify opportunities for improvement. Review and verify quality documentation, test procedures, and inspection reports. Assist with maintaining an effective Quality Management System (QMS).
Inspection & Quality Control: Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of electronic assemblies and components. Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) and maintain inspection records. Utilize measurement tools and inspection equipment to verify product conformance. Interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
Supplier & Material Quality Support: Support supplier quality activities, including evaluations and audits. Inspect materials and components to verify compliance with specifications. Assist with managing supplier-related quality issues and corrective actions. Maintain accurate quality records within SAP or similar ERP systems.
Non-Conformance & Continuous Improvement: Identify, document, and manage non-conforming materials. Participate in root cause investigations and corrective action activities. Support Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality concerns.
Requirements
1-3 years of experience in a quality, inspection, or manufacturing environment.
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
Experience with quality assurance, quality control, inspection, and root cause analysis.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
Understanding of electronics manufacturing processes and quality standards.
Experience using measurement and inspection tools.
Strong communication, organization, and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in electronics manufacturing, automotive, rail/transit, aerospace, or defense industries.
Knowledge of IPC standards including: IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001.
Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.
Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45,000.00 - $52,000.00/yr. 2 weeks vacation time (80 hours); health, dental & vision benefits partially paid by the employer; 401k savings plan; Full-time, permanent position. Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Ballston Spa, NY. Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.