Hands-On Quality Control Supervisor

Paradigminfoservices; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Paid time off

Sick days

Job summary

Paradigm Information Services seeks a Hands-On Quality Control Supervisor for on-site work in Hillsboro, Oregon. This 6-month contract to hire role focuses on advanced inspections of SMT and through-hole assemblies, AOI and X-ray operation, and first-article inspections, while leading and mentoring inspectors.

You will review drawings, BOMs and customer documentation, and ensure quality records are complete and compliant with IPC-A-610.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; related college coursework preferred.
• 5+ years electronics, PCB, or manufacturing quality experience.
• Strong working knowledge of IPC-A-610 standards.
• Advanced experience inspecting SMT and through-hole assemblies.
• Experience operating and programming AOI equipment.
• Experience operating X-ray inspection equipment.
• Experience conducting internal and external first-article inspections.
• Previous lead/mentoring/supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, assembly drawings, BOMs and technical work instructions.
• Able to use inspection tools (calipers, VOM) and maintain accurate records.

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 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 resource for inspectors and assist with training or troubleshooting.
• Review inspection results and ensure quality records are complete and accurate.
• Identify recurring defects and escalate quality concerns to leadership.
• Communicate quality issues to production leadership, engineering and teams.
• Participate in production meetings and support quality and process-improvement efforts.
• Ensure inspection equipment is operated only by trained/certified personnel.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Documentation

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AOI equipment

X-ray inspection equipment

Calipers

Volt-Ohm Meter

Job description

Paradigm is seeking a Hands-On Quality Control Supervisor to support our industry leading client in Electronics Manufacturing. This position is designed for an experienced electronics quality professional who can perform advanced inspections, coordinate daily quality activities and serve as a technical resource for other inspectors. This is not a desk-only management position. The Quality Control Supervisor will remain actively involved in inspecting SMT and through-hole assemblies, operating AOI and x-ray equipment, completing first-article inspections, and resolving quality or documentation issues.

Job Title: Quality Control Supervisor

Type: 6-month contract to hire

Pay Rate: $22–$30/hr

Location: On-site in Hillsboro, Oregon

Job No.: Para_1480

As a QualityControl Supervisor, you will:

• Perform advanced inspections of SMT and through-hole assemblies to IPC-A-610 Class 2 and Class 3 standards.
• Help coordinate daily inspection priorities based on production and shipping schedules.
• Review assembly drawings, bills of materials, work instructions, and customer documentation.
• Operate and program Automatic Optical Inspection equipment.
• Operate x-ray inspection equipment.
• Perform internal and external first-article inspections.
• Serve as a technical resource for quality inspectors and assist with training or troubleshooting.
• Review inspection results and help ensure quality records are complete and accurate.
• Identify, document, and elevate recurring defects, process concerns, and documentation discrepancies.
• Communicate quality issues to production leadership, engineering, and other appropriate team members.
• Participate in production meetings and support quality and process‑improvement efforts.
• Ensure inspection equipment is operated only by properly trained or certified employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; related college coursework is preferred.
• At least five years of electronics, printed circuit board, or manufacturing quality experience.
• Strong working knowledge of IPC-A-610 standards.
• Advanced experience in inspecting SMT and through-hole assemblies.
• Experience operating and programming AOI equipment.
• Experience operating X-ray inspection equipment.
• Experience conducting internal and external first-article inspections.
• Previous lead, mentoring, training, or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, assembly drawings, bills of materials, and technical work instructions.
• Experience using calipers, volt-ohm meters, and other inspection tools.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to identify electronic components and component part numbers.
• Ability to work as a hands-on supervisor in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to learn and follow LEAN manufacturing and ISO 9000 processes.
• Ability to comply with ITAR requirements.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and accurately distinguish between colors and small components.

Benefits

• Paradigm offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick days.

About Us, Paradigm

Want to love Mondays? It's possible when you love what you do. Paradigm is a staffing solutions firm dedicated to finding the perfect job for candidates. We're connected with some of the most innovative tech companies around, giving our employees that competitive edge needed in today's job market. Paradigm Information Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.