Quality Control Technician

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Location:Madison, AL

Schedule: 4/10 (Monday-Thursday)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Electronics Manufacturing / Aerospace / Defense

Job Overview:

Direct Path is working with a leading electronics manufacturing company to hire an experienced Quality Control Technician. This key role is responsible for executing quality control procedures, inspecting products throughout the manufacturing process, and ensuring compliance with industry standards like IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 Space Addendum. The technician will conduct inspections on incoming materials, SMT setups, assembled products, and final hardware before shipment.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with at least 5 years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enforce quality assurance procedures on the manufacturing floor.
• Inspect incoming materials and verify against specifications.
• Confirm SMT line machine setups prior to production runs.
• Perform and document First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9100 standards.
• Identify, record, and report visible defects and discrepancies in assembled hardware.
• Compare products to engineering drawings and quality samples.
• Maintain accurate defect tracking and reporting records.
• Conduct final inspections on all outgoing hardware.
• Generate written QA reports and communicate findings to supervisors.
• Follow all safety and cleanliness protocols in the work environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by quality management.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance in electronics or related manufacturing field.
• Certifications in IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 Space Addendum (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Strong understanding of component identification, polarity, and soldering standards.
• Ability to read and interpret customer and engineering drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in statistical calculations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Capable of lifting up to 35 lbs and maintaining a clean work area.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening.
• Must be available to work a 4/10 schedule (Monday-Thursday).