Quality Inspector – SMT (all shifts)

About the role

Perform visual, mechanical, and functional inspection of plastic and sheet metal parts, sub-assemblies, and other electronic/electro-mechanical components to ensure conformance to customer specifications and document quality results.

Responsibilities

• Complete all data entry as close to “real-time” as possible.
• Inspect product to ensure compliance with customer dimensional and cosmetic requirements.
• Provide feedback to Engineers and enter data into log books and internal database systems.
• Obtain and maintain drawings and procedures from company systems.
• Perform inspections on various production lines as necessary.
• Conduct visual aide inspection of printed circuit board assemblies at various stages of the assembly process using IPC-A-610 Standards, visual aides, BOMs, written procedures, and verbal instructions.
• Direct applicable products for rework and confirm completion.
• Interface with source inspectors and arrange proper documentation packages for first article requirements per P.O. and customer expectations.
• Perform various segments of first article inspection.
• Conduct process audits to internal documentation requirements such as AMS, MOI, and VIP.
• Ensure proper staging of product and coordination of required processing steps.
• Perform customer quality assurance (CQA), in-process, final, or incoming inspections as required.
• Use and verify proper use of routers in IQS software.
• Read and verify P.O. and drawing requirements.
• Understand and follow all applicable ISO and job-specific procedures.
• Maintain ESD integrity within the production environment.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and surrounding workspace.
• Ensure accuracy of work-in-process.
• Participate in additional training as required.
• Train other employees as needed.
• Perform other responsibilities as directed and necessary for the business.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in a relevant field (electronics-focused preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in inspection within a high-volume, contract-manufacturing environment.
• IPC-A-610 Certification.
• Experience inspecting PCB assemblies.
• Familiarity with operating a 3D Automated Optical Inspection (3DAOI) machine.
• Ability to perform inspections by following blueprint instructions and written procedures provided by the supplier engineering group.
• Understanding of basic electro-mechanical tools (multi-meters, calipers, etc.) and basic hand tools (wrench, torque drivers, etc.).
• Ability to interpret detailed drawings, schematics, and diagrams.
• Background in using an ERP system.
• Basic computer skills, problem-solving, mathematical, and workstation skills.
• Strong organizational, reading comprehension, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and quickly with a high degree of accuracy and detail.
• Experience with high-volume work.
• Ability to operate in a multi-tasking, highly dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively as a team member.
• ESD Training.
• ISO 9001 experience is a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as necessary.
• Must be a US Person as defined in 22 CFR Part 120.15 (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, those given asylum in the United States, or temporary residents granted amnesty) since work includes ITAR-controlled technical data.