Quality Assurance Specialist

Hire Level is looking for a Quality Assurance Professional in Saint Charles, MO.

Job Category: Temp to Hire

Location
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Saint Charles, MO

Shift
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Monday-Friday | 6:30 am - 3 pm OT as needed

Company Benefits once hired:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance upon hire
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Full benefits package upon hire

Responsibilities of Quality Assurance Professional:

• 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 escalte 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.

Requirements of Quality Assurance Professional:

• 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).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Who is Hire Level

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Hire Level is an equal opportunity employer