Lead Quality Inspector

Randstad USA; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a Lead Quality Inspector to join our production and assembly team in a fast-paced environment in Hamden, CT. You will inspect electronic assemblies, PCBs, cables, and box builds with a focus on SMT, AOI, and component identification.

Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with AOI machines, IPC-A-610/AS9100D standards, reading drawings, and strong attention to detail. The role offers a day shift and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 0 years
• Experience level: Experienced
• Education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

• Conduct through visual and instrumental inspections of complex assemblies, PCBs, box builds.
• Perform first piece and final inspections according to customer & IPC requirements.
• Set up and operate AOI machines.
• Document inspection results and nonconformances.
• Train new team members in inspection techniques.
• Read engineering drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.

Skills

Testing

Quality Assurance

Sampling

Leading

Manufacturing

Blueprints

Product Inspection

Quality Control

AOI

Education

No Degree Required

Tools

AOI Machines

Job description

Randstad is looking for detail-oriented, highly skilled Lead Quality Inspector to join our production and assembly team. In this role, you will conduct visual and instrumental inspections of electronic assemblies, printed circuit board assemblies, bare PCBs, cables, and box builds.

The ideal candidate excels in a fast-paced environment, and possesses deep hands-on expertise in SMT, AOI, and electronic component identification. *must have experience with setting up/operating AOI machines, familiarity with IPC-A-610/AS9100D standards, reading engineering drawings, work instructions, BOMs, and assembly drawings*

salary: $52,000 - $83,000 per year

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: No Degree Required

Responsibilities

• Conduct through visual and instrumental inspections of complex assemblies, printed circuit board assemblies, printed circuit boards, complete box builds, cables, etc. to determine and ensure acceptability for use based on identified criteria
• Knowledge of SMT (Surface Mount Technology) and through-hole assembly methods
• Perform first piece and final inspections according to customer & IPC requirements. Verify against the drawings to determine compliance and record inspection status on QC inspection reports
• Proficiency in identifying components on an assembled Printed Circuit Board (PCB) relying on silkscreen markings, reviewingdesign documentation
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, Bill of Materials, and work instructions
• Accurately document inspection results, and nonconformances
• Assist in training new team members in inspection techniques, procedures, and quality standards, and recommend process improvements to management
• Proficient at setting-up and operating AOI machines
• Proficiency in using various inspection and measurement equipment such as microscopes, calipers, gauges, etc.
• Accountable for quality, quantity and inspection of work performed
• Candidates should demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Essential functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment

Skills

• Testing
• Quality Assurance
• Sampling
• Leading
• Manufacturing
• Blueprints
• Product Inspection
• Quality Control
• AOI

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 0 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Experience

• Experienced

Education

• No Degree Required

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.