Hands-On Electronics QC Supervisor — Inspection Lead

Paradigm Information Services; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401K

PTO

Sick days

Job summary

Paradigm Information Services, Inc. in Hillsboro, Oregon is seeking a Hands-On Quality Control Supervisor for a 6-month contract-to-hire. The role blends hands-on inspection with supervisory duties in an electronics manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include inspecting SMT and through-hole assemblies, operating AOI and X-ray equipment, reviewing drawings and BOMs, mentoring inspectors, and driving quality improvements across production teams. A strong IPC-A-610 background is required.

Qualifications

• Five+ years electronics or manufacturing quality experience.
• Strong knowledge of IPC-A-610 standards.
• Advanced inspection experience of SMT and through-hole assemblies.
• Experience operating AOI and X-ray equipment.
• Experience conducting first-article inspections.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced inspections of SMT and through-hole assemblies to IPC-A-610 Class 2 and Class 3 standards.
• Coordinate daily inspection priorities based on production and shipping schedules.
• Review assembly drawings, BOMs, work instructions, and customer documentation.
• Operate and program AOI equipment and X-ray inspection equipment.
• Conduct internal and external first-article inspections.
• Serve as a resource for quality inspectors and assist with training.
• Review inspection results and ensure quality records are complete and accurate.
• Identify recurring defects and process concerns, escalating as needed.
• Communicate quality issues to production leadership and engineering.
• Participate in production meetings and support quality improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Problem-solving

Read blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AOI equipment

X-ray inspection equipment

Calipers

Measuring tools

Job description

Paradigm Information Services, Inc. in Hillsboro, Oregon is seeking a Hands-On Quality Control Supervisor for a 6-month contract-to-hire. The role blends hands-on inspection with supervisory duties in an electronics manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include inspecting SMT and through-hole assemblies, operating AOI and X-ray equipment, reviewing drawings and BOMs, mentoring inspectors, and driving quality improvements across production teams. A strong IPC-A-610 background is required.