In-Process Quality Inspector – Electronics & IPC Standards

Xp-Power; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Volunteer time off

Disability Insurance

Pet insurance

Career growth

Job summary

XP Power, a leading provider of power conversion technology, is seeking an In-Process Quality Inspector for our San Jose-area operations. You will perform dimensional and visual inspections during final assembly and test to prevent nonconforming product from moving downstream.

You will verify conformance to IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, read engineering drawings, document results in our ERP/MES, and support NCRs and MRB dispositions while maintaining ISO 9001 / AS9100 quality system

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of quality inspection experience in electronics or electro-mechanical manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and J-STD-001 workmanship standards.
• Proficient with precision measuring instruments and microscopes.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Experience writing NCRs and performing First Article Inspections.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality systems and ESD control practices.
• Comfortable entering data in ERP/MES systems; basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong attention to detail, good written and verbal communication, and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process inspections at defined checkpoints in final assembly and test to verify conformance to drawings, work instructions, and customer requirements.
• Inspect electronic assemblies, wiring, and cable harnesses to IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and J-STD-001 workmanship criteria.
• Conduct dimensional inspections using calipers, micrometers, height gauges, and torque tools.
• Use stereo microscopes and magnification equipment to evaluate solder joints, crimps, terminations, and other workmanship details.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) on new builds, revisions, and after process or tooling changes.
• Identify, tag, and segregate nonconforming material; write clear Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) and support MRB disposition.
• Record inspection results, defects, and yields accurately and on time in the ERP/MES system.
• Communicate quality issues promptly to the Production Manager, operators, and engineering, and help verify corrective actions.
• Follow and support ESD control requirements (ANSI/ESD S20.20) and the site's ISO 9001 / AS9100 quality management system.
• Maintain a clean, organized inspection area and ensure measuring equipment is within calibration before use.

Skills

Inspection accuracy

Dimensional inspection

NCR writing

First Article Inspections

ESD compliance

Communication skills

Independent worker

ERP/MES data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Torque tools

Stereo microscope

Job description

XP Power, a leading provider of power conversion technology, is seeking an In-Process Quality Inspector for our San Jose-area operations. You will perform dimensional and visual inspections during final assembly and test to prevent nonconforming product from moving downstream.

You will verify conformance to IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, read engineering drawings, document results in our ERP/MES, and support NCRs and MRB dispositions while maintaining ISO 9001 / AS9100 quality system