Mid-Level Electronics QC Inspector — On-Site

Blue Marble Communications; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Marble Communications is seeking a mid-level Quality Control Inspector to join the Poway, CA team on site. The role focuses on checking conformance at RI, in-process, and FI with emphasis on electronics inspection and strong attention to detail.

Qualified candidates will interpret requirements per SoWs and standards (e.g., J-STD-001) and must be able to read engineering drawings. Experience with optical assemblies and related metrology is valuable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of relevant electronics experience.
• Familiarity with J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and/or WHMA/IPC-A-620 certifications is a plus.
• Reading engineering drawings and contracts is expected.
• Excellent MS Office skills and ability to travel if required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer requirements and industry standards like J-STD-001 to determine conformance.
• Inspect PCBs, PCBAs, mechanical and optical assemblies, cables for nonconformances.
• Measure metal housings and components with micrometers, calipers, and go/no-go gauges for dimensional accuracy.
• Compare parts against drawings, BOMs, and assembly to ensure correct configuration.
• Assist with execution of quality programs (ESD, FOD, auditing).
• Generate Nonconforming Material Reports (NCMRs) for nonconforming items.
• Validate test stations are configured per test procedures.
• Work nights and/or weekends if necessary.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Independent work

Education

J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, WHMA/IPC-A-620 certifications

Tools

Calipers

Go/No-Go Gauges

Microscopes

Torque Drivers

Micrometers

Job description

Blue Marble Communications is seeking a mid-level Quality Control Inspector to join the Poway, CA team on site. The role focuses on checking conformance at RI, in-process, and FI with emphasis on electronics inspection and strong attention to detail.

Qualified candidates will interpret requirements per SoWs and standards (e.g., J-STD-001) and must be able to read engineering drawings. Experience with optical assemblies and related metrology is valuable.