Lead Quality Assurance Inspector

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Full Time Santa Clara, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $25.00 To $40.00 Hourly

LEAD QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTOR

Summary:

This key position will be responsible for following quality methods and procedures for PCBs for clients. Inspect PCB and Assembly Builds for the overall quality of manufactured items.

Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate must be a hands‑on individual who possesses a high level of drive, energy and integrity. The individual should have the ability to effectively in a small organization with a high degree of energy and accuracy and open to new challenges.
• Must have a strong knowledge of PCBA inspection requirements
• IPC-610 certified (preferred)
• Attention to detail with good analytical and problem‑solving skills to manage the many processes under their watch.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to draft reports is required.
• A working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices and experience with advanced PCBA Manufacturing, SMT, PTH component packages, component orientation lead‑free solder, PCB rework and test.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, 13485, and AS9100.

Core Responsibilities:

The Quality Inspector will perform all duties and responsibilities required to maintain their quality work including medical, aerospace and research products.

Duties of this position will include:

• Inspection of manufactured products and process setups using first article procedures, work instruction, assembly drawing, travelers, and standards.
• Participation in customer audits, certification audits, and internal audits.
• Performing critical inspections on PCBs.
• Completion and maintenance of inspection records, logs, and forms.
• Reporting inspection results and substandard conditions on appropriate forms (including First Article verification).
• Identifying product items as accepted or disposition appropriately.
• Review of travelers to ensure they are complete.
• Preparation of corrective action and preventative action requests as related to production work to ensure compliance.
• Identifying and reporting quality defects.
• Assist with production when demand and schedule requires.
• Participate in regular quality meetings to assure overall quality day‑to‑day.
• Works closely with project managers as needed to alleviate and resolve any quality or customer concerns in a timely manner.
• Good and effective communication written and verbal skills.

Skills
:

• Must be able to read and follow manufacturing process instructions.
• Familiar and comfortable using measuring tools for inspection such as microscopes, digital calipers, X‑Ray machine, and digital multimeters.
• Ability to read assembly drawings, component data sheets and basic electrical schematics.
• Ability to read, write and understand English.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office
• Basic Computer Skills

Job Type
: FLSA‑non‑exempt (paid hourly eligible for overtime)

Full‑time; day shift (6:30am – 3:00pm)

Required
:

• Ability to be on your feet for at least 60% of the time.
• Requires repeating the same physical activities or mental activities over and over.
• Some college is preferred applicable technology, or applicable work experience.