PCB Quality Inspector: First Article & In-Process QC

Rocket EMS, Inc.; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Rocket EMS, Inc. is seeking a QC Inspector to ensure high-reliability PCB assemblies meet strict quality standards. You will perform First Article inspections, monitor production quality on the SMT line, and enforce IPC-A-610 standards.

You will actively stop a line when quality is at risk and work with the team to drive improvements. The role requires at least 2 years in electronics inspection, IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of IPC workmanship standards (Class 2 and 3).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and BOMs.
• Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to identify and classify defects accurately.

Responsibilities

• Review job documentation (MPI, Deviations, ECOs, and Customer Requirements) before inspection.
• Perform SMT First Article Inspections and verify compliance with IPC-A-610 (Class 2 and 3) and customer standards.
• Monitor throughput and quality on assigned lines; stop production if major defects are found and elevate issues immediately.
• Provide daily quality pass-down reports and update leads/supervisors on inspection results.
• Raise and review Technical Inquiries for discrepancies; ensure no jobs start without proper authorization.
• Support bottleneck areas as directed by Supervisor, Engineer, or Manager.
• Escalate unresolved issues to the Quality Manager.
• Follow and enforce all procedures related to ESD, MSD handling, housekeeping, maintenance, safety, and inspection protocols.
• Suggest and support continuous process and quality improvements.

Skills

IPC standards

Blueprint reading

MS Office

English communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Rocket EMS, Inc. is seeking a QC Inspector to ensure high-reliability PCB assemblies meet strict quality standards. You will perform First Article inspections, monitor production quality on the SMT line, and enforce IPC-A-610 standards.

You will actively stop a line when quality is at risk and work with the team to drive improvements. The role requires at least 2 years in electronics inspection, IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certification, and strong attention to detail.