Precision QA Inspector – Manufacturing

AppleOne Employment Services; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join our manufacturing client in Fremont, CA. The role focuses on inbound, in-process, first-piece, and final inspections to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will read engineering drawings, use precision measurement tools, and collaborate with production to resolve quality issues, supporting continuous improvement and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field
• ISO 9001 certification is a plus
• Minimum 2 years in Quality Assurance/Quality Control in manufacturing
• Experience with SAP Business One (SAP B1) or similar ERP is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, first-piece, and final inspections to verify quality and compliance
• Receive and inspect incoming materials and components using ERP systems such as SAP B1 or similar
• Conduct visual, dimensional, mechanical, and basic functional inspections
• Verify product labeling, documentation, and customer-specific requirements
• Review products prior to shipment to ensure quality standards and specifications
• Prepare and submit FAIRs through customer portals as required
• Maintain accurate quality records and inspection reports
• Collaborate with production to identify and resolve quality concerns
• Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions
• Participate in continuous improvement focused on quality and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and quality procedures
• Prioritize inspection activities to support production schedules

Skills

Quality assurance

Inspection

Documentation

Root cause analysis

Education

Associate degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Quality

ISO 9001 certification (plus)

Tools

SAP B1 ERP

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to join our manufacturing client in Fremont, CA. The role focuses on inbound, in-process, first-piece, and final inspections to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will read engineering drawings, use precision measurement tools, and collaborate with production to resolve quality issues, supporting continuous improvement and on-time delivery.