Quality Control Inspector

Description:

Position Summary

The Quality Control (QC) Inspector is responsible for ensuring product quality and compliance through incoming, in-process, and final inspections. This role focuses on verifying PCB assemblies, including component placement, polarity, and solder quality, in accordance with IPC-A-610 standards. The QC Inspector plays a key role in identifying and escalating quality issues while supporting production and quality teams to maintain high standards.

Requirements:

Key Responsibilities

• Perform incoming (receiving), in-process, and final product inspections
• Approve first articles to ensure compliance with specifications
• Inspect PCB assemblies for proper component placement, polarity, and solder quality (through-hole and SMT)
• Verify products meet IPC-A-610 and internal quality standards
• Document inspection results accurately in the QC database
• Identify and escalate quality issues to management
• Provide support in investigating and resolving quality concerns
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 standards (certification preferred)
• Experience inspecting PCB assemblies, including SMT and through-hole components
• Ability to read and interpret bills of materials (BOMs), drawings, and specifications
• Experience using measuring and inspection tools (e.g., calipers, microscopes, gauges)
• Basic computer skills for data entry and documentation

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Understanding of quality control principles and inspection processes
• Ability to identify defects and non-conformances
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced production environment