Quality Inspector

Overview

Summary Perform in-process inspection on product being processed through the work cell, specifically at SMT, Wave and Selective Soldering operations.

Responsibilities include ensuring adherence to ESD requirements, handling MSD according to component moisture sensitivity levels (MSL), verifying process compliance to document control processes and procedures, inspecting product for conformance to workmanship standards, inspecting and approving incoming materials, and documenting inspection results. The inspector will also verify in-process work against IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 workmanship standards, document results, resolve quality-related issues, approve finished material/products, and stop processes as needed to control non-conforming assemblies.

This role supports ISO standards across Quality Management Systems and maintains a safe, healthy work environment per legal regulations. Additional duties as assigned.

• Adhere to all ESD requirements and Board Handling.
• Use of Moisture Sensitive Device (MSD) handling requirements based on component moisture sensitive levels (MSL).
• Verify process compliance to document control process and procedures.
• Examine product to verify conformance to workmanship standards.
• Inspect and approve incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and rejecting unacceptable materials through the designated ERP system.
• Inspect product being processed through work cell according to specific in-process inspector training and procedure, along with IPC-A-610 & J-STD-001 workmanship standards.
• Document inspection results by completing reports and logs as applicable.
• Resolve quality-related issues in a timely manner.
• Approve finished material and/or product by confirming specifications, conducting visual measurement tests, returning products for re-work and confirming re-work.
• Responsible for stopping processes, with communication to Production Supervisor, lead and/or engineering, to control manufacture of non-conforming assemblies.
• Support and follow all ISO standards related to various Quality Management Systems. These systems may include, but are not limited to, quality, the environment, health, safety and security.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, and complying with legal regulations.
• Perform all other duties, as assigned.

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to apply IPC-A-610 standard requirements
• Ability to apply J-STD-001 standard requirements
• Ability to apply IPC-600 standard requirements
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of interpretation of designated specifications
• High attention to detail
• Sense of urgency, successful at meeting deadlines
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Monitor processes, materials, or surroundings

Required / Preferred:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years minimum, electronics manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience with measuring devices such as calipers, pin gauges, feeler gauges, height gauges and other measuring instruments
• Experience with automated measuring equipment is a plus:
  Smart Scope, CMM, etc.
• Certification to IPC-600, IPC-610 & J-STD-001 is a plus
• Experience with GD & T is a plus

NEOTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

NEOTech has a long-standing commitment to maintaining a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment. We also want all employees to perform their duties safely and efficiently, in a manner that protects their interests and those of their co-workers. We recognize that alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of NEOTech employees and to the security of the Company’s equipment and facilities.

For these reasons, NEOTech is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace. Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test which include screening for illegal drugs and marijuana.