Quality Assurance Inspector - Electronics Manufacturing
Job Description
Job Description
Quality Assurance Inspector – PCBA / Electronics Manufacturing
Position Overview
We are seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector with experience in PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) and Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) environments. This role is responsible for performing incoming, in-process, and final inspections to ensure products meet IPC standards, customer specifications, and internal quality requirements.
The ideal candidate has experience inspecting electronic assemblies, reading drawings and work instructions, performing First Article Inspections, and using precision measuring equipment such as calipers and micrometers.
What You'll Be Doing
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of electronic and mechanical assemblies
• Inspect products to IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, customer, and internal quality standards
• Complete First Article Inspections (FAI) and associated documentation
• Verify component placement, workmanship, dimensions, and product conformity
• Use measuring equipment including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and torque tools
• Review drawings, specifications, work instructions, and inspection plans
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions with Engineering and Manufacturing teams
• Assist with MRB (Material Review Board) activities and nonconforming material processing
• Maintain ESD compliance and quality documentation
Required Qualifications
• Minimum 1 year of Quality Inspection experience in a PCBA, Electronics Manufacturing, or EMS environment
• IPC-A-610 certification required (current or previously certified)
• Experience performing incoming, in-process, and final inspections
• Experience reading drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation
• Experience using precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and height gauges
• Familiarity with First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word
Preferred Qualifications
• J-STD-001 certification
• Mechanical inspection experience
• ISO quality system experience
• Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen experience
• Medical device, aerospace, or high-reliability electronics manufacturing experience
Ideal Backgrounds
• Quality Inspector
• QA Inspector
• Incoming Inspector
• Final Inspector
• PCBA Inspector
• Electronics Inspector
• SMT Quality Inspector
• IPC Inspector
• Mechanical Inspector in an EMS environment
Company DescriptionATR International is a staffing and workforce solutions firm providing high‐quality talent across a wide range of industries, including technology, operations, and professional services.
Company Description
ATR International is a staffing and workforce solutions firm providing high‐quality talent across a wide range of industries, including technology, operations, and professional services.