Quality Inspector I (25366)

Quality Inspector I

Carlsbad, CA 92011

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to join our electronics manufacturing team. In this role, you will inspect products throughout the production process, with a focus on SMT, Wave Soldering, and Selective Soldering operations.

This is a great opportunity for someone with electronics manufacturing experience who wants to grow into a stronger quality inspection role. IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and IPC-600 certifications are a plus, but we are also open to training and certifying the right candidate.

If you have strong attention to detail, enjoy hands-on work with electronic assemblies, and take pride in helping a team produce high-quality products, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Quality Inspector, you will help ensure products meet workmanship standards, customer requirements, and internal quality procedures. Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing in-process inspections on products moving through the work cell, especially SMT, Wave Soldering, and Selective Soldering operations
• Inspecting assemblies for conformance to IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC-600, and company workmanship standards
• Verifying that materials, components, and finished products meet required specifications
• Conducting visual inspections and measurement tests using appropriate inspection tools
• Documenting inspection results by completing required reports, logs, and quality records
• Identifying and communicating quality concerns in a timely manner
• Approving finished materials or products when they meet requirements
• Returning products for rework when needed and confirming rework has been completed properly
• Supporting the control of non-conforming materials and assemblies
• Communicating with Production Supervisors, leads, and Engineering when quality issues arise
• Following ESD requirements, board handling procedures, and moisture-sensitive device handling requirements
• Supporting ISO Quality Management System standards related to quality, safety, environment, health, and security
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant work environment
• Performing other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You should be someone who can follow procedures, communicate clearly, and take action when quality standards are not being met.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Electronics manufacturing, quality inspection, or related manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, procedures, and specifications
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic computer skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to monitor processes, materials, and surroundings
• Sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of electronics manufacturing experience
• Experience applying IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, or IPC-600 standards
• IPC-A-610, IPC-600, and/or J-STD-001 certification

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to apply IPC-A-610 standard requirements
• Ability to apply JDEC9C standard requirements
• Ability to apply MIL-STD-883 Meth. 2032 standard requirements
• Ability to utilize Stereo Microscope for inspection of product
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills: MS Word, MS Excel and MS Planner
• Knowledge of interpretation of designated specifications
• High attention to detail.
• Sense of urgency, successful at meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and as an individual
• Monitor processes, materials, or surroundings.

Experience/Education:

• High School Diploma preferred
• Experience with measuring devices such as calipers, pin gauges, feeler gauges, height gauges and other measuring instruments
• Experience with automated measuring equipment is a plus: CyberScan, CMM, etc.
• Certification to IPC-600-Series & J-STD-Series is a plus
• Experience with GD&T is a plus

Due to ITAR and / or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.

Benefits Offered: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP). Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off. NEOTech also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match.

NEOTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.