Production Lead 2 - AOI (Day Shift
Job in
Newark, Alameda County, California, 94560, USA
Listed on 2026-08-05
Listing for:
Unigen Corporation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Production QC/QA, Quality Engineering, Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Production Lead 2 - AOI Day Shift
The AOI/AXI Lead serves as the primary leader and technical authority for the AOI (Automated Optical Inspection) and AXI (Automated X-ray Inspection) function. This role is responsible for overseeing daily AOI/AXI operations, leading and developing the AOI inspection team, and driving continuous improvement in inspection effectiveness, yield performance, and quality outcomes.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Team Leadership & Oversight
- Lead, coordinate, and support AOI/AXI inspectors across shifts.
- Assign priorities and manage workload distribution based on production needs.
- Monitor team performance, productivity, and quality metrics.
- Serve as the first point of escalation for AOI/AXI issues.
- Support hiring input, onboarding, and performance feedback for AOI staff.
2. Program Optimization & Development
- Oversee creation, validation, and maintenance of AOI/AXI programs.
- Standardize programming methodologies across the team.
- Optimize programs to maximize detection and reduce false calls.
- Partner with Engineering to ensure inspection coverage meets IPC and customer requirements.
3. Advanced Defect Analysis
- Lead investigations into recurring or high-impact defects.
- Drive structured root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Track defect trends and communicate findings to cross-functional teams.
4. Process Improvement Leadership
- Identify and implement improvements that enhance yield, throughput, and inspection accuracy.
- Lead measurable improvement initiatives tied to KPIs.
- Support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
5. NPI (New Product Introduction) Support
- Own AOI/AXI readiness for NPI builds.
- Ensure programs are validated prior to production release.
- Provide DFM feedback from an inspection and quality perspective.
6. Technical Troubleshooting
- Lead resolution of machine, programming, and software issues.
- Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to minimize downtime.
- Promote preventive maintenance best practices.
7. Training & Development
- Develop structured training plans for AOI/AXI inspectors.
- Ensure consistent certification and competency levels.
- Mentor junior team members and build technical depth within the team.
Qualifications:
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