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Lead Quality Assurance Inspector

Absolute EMS Inc.
Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/17/2026
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.

Benefits

401k with profit sharing

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (Vacation)

Sick Time

Salary : $25 - $40

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