Line Quality Auditor

ADTRAN, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ADTRAN, Inc. seeks a Line Quality Auditor to perform system, product, and process audits ensuring 100% accuracy in ADTRAN products. Key duties include inspecting PTH/SMT and mechanical assemblies per IPC 610, and reporting findings to ensure quality and compliance.

The role requires strong IPC knowledge, inspection tooling experience, and the ability to prepare comprehensive audit reports. Travel is not expected, and the candidate should have a high school diploma or GED with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of education requirements.
• # - # years related experience required. (# range varies based on level in the table below) *
• Strong knowledge of IPC workmanship standards, inspection processes, hand assembly, soldering, and mechanical operation methods required.
• Working knowledge of magnifiers, microscopes, and inspection tooling required.
• No travel is expected in this position.

Responsibilities

• Inspect PTH, SMT, and Mechanical assemblies per IPC 610 standards.
• Perform OBA on finished products per IPC 610 standards.
• Communicate the audit scope to the responsible Manager(s).
• Examine documents, observe activities, and observe conditions in the areas of audit.
• Enter all defect areas into automated system.
• Prepare audit reports consisting of areas improved, areas effective, observations, and nonconformities noted during the audit.
• Conduct follow-up audit on corrective actions taken and prepare follow-up audit reports.
• Make recommendations on process improvements.
• Other duties as requested in order to ensure 100% quality, accuracy, and product verification.
• Other projects and assignments may result and be assigned to accommodate the changing needs of the department and the Company.

Skills

IPC workmanship standards

inspection processes

hand assembly

soldering

mechanical operation methods

magnifiers

microscopes

inspection tooling

English communication

no travel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Electronics (preferred)

Tools

XRAY

BGN

QFA

Job description

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Job Summary

The Line Quality Auditor will be responsible for performing system, product, and process audits in order to ensure 100% accuracy in ADTRAN products.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect PTH, SMT, and Mechanical assemblies per IPC 610 standards.
• Perform OBA on finished products per IPC 610 standards.
• Communicate the audit scope to the responsible Manager(s).
• Examine documents, observe activities, and observe conditions in the areas of audit.
• Enter all defect areas into automated system.
• Prepare audit reports consisting of areas improved, areas effective, observations, and nonconformities noted during the audit.
• Conduct follow-up audit on corrective actions taken and prepare follow-up audit reports.
• Make recommendations on process improvements.
• Other duties as requested in order to ensure 100% quality, accuracy, and product verification.
• Other projects and assignments may result and be assigned to accommodate the changing needs of the department and the Company.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of education requirements
• # - # years related experience required. (# range varies based on level in the table below) *
• Strong knowledge of IPC workmanship standards, inspection processes, hand assembly, soldering, and mechanical operation methods required.
• Working knowledge of magnifiers, microscopes, and inspection tooling required.
• No travel is expected in this position.

Preferred Qualifications (Optional)

• Associate's Degree in Electronics or Manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of XRAY, BGN, and/or QFA preferred.
• Previous experience in electronics and/or manufacturing field preferred.

Essential Physical and Mental Qualifications

• The employee must walk and stand for extended periods of time, lift up to 35 pounds without assistance on a repetitive basis and lift materials greater than 35 pounds with assistance.
• Manual dexterity with hands and fingers is necessary to make quick, precisely coordinated movements to grasp, manipulate, and assemble very small objects on a consistent basis.
• Must be able to frequently extend or reach with hands and arms while performing routine job functions including scanners, hand tools, power tools, and production equipment.
• The job will require occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• The employee to possess the ability to see and interpret instructions, warnings, safety hazards, colors, and procedures, the ability to hear alarms and pages, to listen for safety hazards, to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences in English, and the ability to communicate with peers through spoken words in English to complete job requirements.
• Employees may be exposed to solder fumes. Eye protection, respirators, and safety clothing will be required and supplied by the company in instances where there is exposure to safety hazards.