Quality Inspector

Position Summary

The Quality Inspector performs incoming, in-process, first article, final, AOI, and X-ray inspection activities to ensure printed circuit board assemblies, mechanical assemblies, and related materials meet drawings, workmanship standards, customer requirements, and internal quality expectations. This role supports defect prevention, nonconformance control, traceability, and day-to-day quality discipline in a high-mix PCB assembly environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform visual, dimensional, and workmanship inspection on incoming materials, in-process assemblies, first articles, and finished product using drawings, travelers, work instructions, and customer requirements.

• Inspect PCB assemblies, wire harnesses, and mechanical assemblies to IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and applicable customer workmanship criteria.

• Operate microscopes, calipers, gauges, multimeters, AOI systems, and X-ray equipment to identify defects, hidden solder issues, missing or damaged components, polarity problems, and other nonconformances.

• Record inspection results accurately in ERP and generate NCR or nonconformance documentation when required.

• Support MRB, re-inspection, containment, and feedback to Production, Engineering, and Quality to prevent recurring defects and escapes.

• Review and verify lot traceability, certifications, labeling, revision status, and material condition as part of receiving and final inspection activities.

• Assist with root cause and corrective action follow-up by providing objective inspection data, defect trends, and clear issue escalation.

• Help maintain a clean, organized, audit-ready inspection area and reinforce disciplined adherence to procedures, ESD controls, and safety requirements.