Quality Assurance Specialist
Job in
Saint Charles, St. Charles County, Missouri, 63301, USA
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
HireLevel.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Production QC/QA, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Quality Assurance Professional
Hire Level is looking for a Quality Assurance Professional in Saint Charles, Mo.
Job Category:
Temp to Hire
Location:
Saint Charles, Mo
Shift: Monday-Friday 6:30 am until 3:00 pm OT as needed
Compensation:$ 22.00-$28.00 an hour
Company Benefits- Temp-to-hire opportunity
- Health, dental, and vision insurance upon hire
- 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Full benefits package upon hire
- Perform incoming, first-article, in-process, and final inspection of PCBAs, components, and related assemblies.
- Inspect solder joints, component placement, polarity, cleanliness, labeling, and workmanship to IPC-A-610 (Class 2 typical; Class 3 when specified).
- Support and interpret AOI results; verify escapes, set dispositions, and feed clear defect data back to the line.
- Review assembly drawings, BOMs, travelers, ECOs, and work instructions against the physical product.
- Identify, quarantine, and document nonconforming material; initiate and follow NCR process.
- Support root-cause and corrective action with Production and Engineering.
- Maintain inspection records, lot traceability, and quality metrics used for internal reviews and customer requests.
- Audit ESD, process, and workmanship practices on the floor and elevate repeat issues.
- Assist with internal audits, customer visits, and compliance evidence for UL and other certifications as assigned.
- Calibrate or verify inspection tools on schedule and keep gages in control.
- Train operators on inspection criteria and common defect modes when asked by the Quality Manager.
- Flag drawing, process, or supplier issues instead of passing product that does not meet the spec.
- High school diploma or GED; associate degree or technical certificate in electronics, quality, or manufacturing preferred.
- At least 2 years of quality, inspection, or electronics manufacturing experience (PCBA / EMS strongly preferred).
- Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 workmanship criteria and the ability to call accept / reject consistently.
- Ability to read assembly drawings, BOMs, travelers, and English procedures.
- Comfortable with magnification, microscopes, calipers, and basic inspection tools.
- Accurate written documentation and basic computer skills (Excel, email, and an ERP traveler system).
- Reliable attendance and willingness to work a production shift, including overtime when ship dates require it.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must pass pre-employment screening consistent with company policy (background check and drug screen).
- Current or prior IPC-A-610 CIS or CIT certification.
- IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, or IPC-7711/7721 exposure.
- Hands‑on AOI programming or AOI review experience.
- Experience with ISO 9001, UL file maintenance, medical device or other regulated electronics.
- Familiarity with NCR, CAPA, first-article, and supplier quality.
- ASQ CQI or CQT, or equivalent quality training.
- Prior work in contract electronics manufacturing in the St.Louis metro area.
Hire Level is an equal opportunity employer
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