Quality Control Inspector

As an QC Inspector at Rocket EMS, you will be a key part of ensuring that our high-reliability PCB assemblies meet the strictest quality standards. You’ll be responsible for first article inspections, in-process audits, and monitoring production quality across the SMT line. This role requires attention to detail, knowledge of IPC standards, and the confidence to stop a line when quality is at risk.

Responsibilities

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  Review job documentation (MPI, Deviations, ECOs, and Customer Requirements) before inspection.

  
  


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  Perform SMT First Article Inspections and verify compliance with IPC-A-610 (Class 2 and 3) and customer standards.

  
  


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  Monitor throughput and quality on assigned lines; stop production if major defects are found and escalate issues immediately.

  
  


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  Provide daily quality pass-down reports and update leads/supervisors on inspection results.

  
  


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  Raise and review Technical Inquiries for discrepancies; ensure no jobs start without proper authorization.

  
  


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  Support bottleneck areas as directed by Supervisor, Engineer, or Manager.

  
  


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  Escalate unresolved issues to the Quality Manager.

  
  


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  Follow and enforce all procedures related to ESD, MSD handling, housekeeping, maintenance, safety, and inspection protocols.

  
  


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  Suggest and support continuous process and quality improvements.

  
  

Qualifications

Education

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  High school diploma or equivalent (required).

  
  

Experience

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  Minimum 2 years in an electronics inspection role within a contract manufacturing or similar environment.

  
  


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  IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification (required).

  
  

Skills

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  Strong understanding of IPC workmanship standards (Class 2 and 3).

  
  


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  Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and BOMs.

  
  


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  Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).

  
  


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  Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

  
  


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  Detail-oriented with the ability to identify and classify defects accurately.

  
  

Benefits

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  401(k) with company match

  
  


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  Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

  
  


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  Paid time off

  
  


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  Growth opportunities in a cutting-edge electronics manufacturing environment

  
  

Schedule

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  8-hour shift, Monday–Friday

  
  


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  Overtime and weekends as needed