Hands-On Quality Control Supervisor

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. | Contract

Hands-On Quality Control Supervisor

Hillsboro, United States | Posted on 08/06/2026

We work with our candidates to ensure that their career goals are a good match to a client company's organization and environment. We look forward to connecting with you!

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.

Job No.: Para_1480

As a Quality Control 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 escalation 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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• 401K
• PTO
• 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.