Quality Control Inspector

Sanmina Corporation

Requisition : 111641-0

You will help our team maintain high standards by inspecting our products throughout the manufacturing process to ensure they meet quality and customer requirements. In this role, you will specialize in RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) and MRB (Material Review Board) processes and be responsible for conducting detailed Failure Analysis (FA) reporting to support quality engineering initiatives. You will check products, test materials, perform failure analysis, and document all findings accurately.

• Inspect production lines and provide immediate, actionable feedback to operators to prevent or fix defects.
• Log and track all inspection findings, RMA/MRB statuses, and FA data accurately in our tracking software.
• Perform "First Article" inspections to ensure manufacturing processes are running correctly from the start.
• Carefully read and follow blueprints, assembly guides, and technical documents.
• Test incoming components and raw materials to determine approval or rejection status.
• Assist other quality departments with final inspections and audits as needed.
• Inspect electro‑mechanical parts and assemblies to verify conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Support the Material Review Board (MRB) process by documenting and tracking non‑conforming materials.
• Assist Quality Engineers with failure analysis by collecting data and preparing reports to support root cause investigations.
• Perform inspections for Returned Material Authorizations (RMAs) to facilitate accurate processing and disposition.

• 4–6 years of hands‑on experience in quality inspection (SMT experience preferred).
• Familiarity with IPC‑A‑610 (Class 2 and Class
  3) standards for circuit board assemblies.
• Experience with component identification, polarity verification, and using inspection tools such as microscopes and meters.
• Proficiency in standard software (e.g., MS Office) and data entry tools.
• Strong written and verbal skills to document findings and communicate effectively with production and engineering teams.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary Range (annual): $52,000 – $62,400.

Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, paid time off (vacation and/or personal business), eligibility for restricted stock unit awards, and participation in a discretionary bonus program.