Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector

Join a Team Committed to Quality, Precision, and Innovation

Are you detail-oriented with a passion for electronics and quality excellence? We're looking for a Quality Inspector to play a critical role in ensuring our printed circuit board (PCB) assemblies meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

In this hands-on position, you'll inspect incoming materials, in-process assemblies, and finished products, helping maintain the integrity of our Quality Management System while working alongside a collaborative team of manufacturing and quality professionals.

What You'll Do

As a Quality Inspector, you will:

• Perform inspections of incoming materials to verify compliance with specifications and standards, including part marking verification, condition assessments, counterfeit part detection, and alcohol testing when required.

• Inspect in-process and finished PCB assemblies to ensure compliance with customer requirements, company standards, and IPC-A-610 criteria.

• Identify and document defects through visual inspection and measurement techniques.

• Accurately record and report non-conformances in accordance with quality procedures.

• Calibrate, maintain, and properly use inspection tools and measurement equipment.

• Collect and record inspection data to support quality metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Prepare Certificates of Conformance and related quality documentation.

• Support internal and external quality audits by providing records, data, and inspection information.

• Read and interpret electronic schematics, drawings, and technical documentation.

• Partner with Quality Assurance, Production, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to resolve quality concerns and improve processes.

• Utilize computer systems to document inspection results, track non-conformances, and maintain quality records.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a Quality Inspector or similar manufacturing quality role.

• Strong visual inspection skills, preferably within electronics or PCB assembly environments.

• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 standards.

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, manufacturing instructions, and customer requirements.

• Understanding of electronic components, component identification, and color coding.

• Experience using measurement and inspection tools such as calipers, gauges, and related equipment.

• Basic computer proficiency and experience documenting quality records.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multiple departments.

• High attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced production environment.

• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and a team-first attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

• IPC-A-610 certification (highly preferred).

• Experience performing receiving, in-process, and final inspections of PCB or electronic assemblies.

• Previous PCB assembly or inspection experience.

• Experience in a medical device manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with formal Quality Management Systems (QMS).

• High school diploma or GED.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable organization that offers long-term opportunities for growth and development. The company supports employees with a full-time role that includes benefits, a year-end bonus, and a 401(k) plan. You can enjoy a positive workplace culture with team events such as a holiday party, and you will have the chance to expand your skills in a structured quality environment that values reliability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

The role is full-time and based in an open, clean workspace with desks and work benches assigned to each assembler and inspector. You will work closely with quality personnel, including quality engineers, in a production environment focused on electronic and PCB assemblies. The setting uses standard inspection equipment such as calipers and gauges, along with computer systems for documentation. The environment requires sustained focus, attention to detail, and comfort working around production activities while maintaining an organized and professional work area.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vista, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vista,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.