Quality Analyst- Assembly

Hughes Circuits Inc.; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

7 holidays

Job summary

Hughes Circuits Inc. in San Marcos, CA, is seeking a proactive Quality Analyst to support assembly operations and QMS compliance. You will perform final inspections, interpret drawings and specifications, and provide real-time quality oversight on the manufacturing floor.

The role requires IPC J-STD-001/A-610 knowledge, 3+ years in electronics quality, strong reporting skills in MS Office, and a collaborative mindset to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a quality role in electronics manufacturing
• Proficient in IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610
• Strong reporting skills using MS Office
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Conduct final inspections to verify compliance with assembly drawings, job specifications, and customer requirements
• Interpret assembly drawings, BOMs, and production documentation to ensure product accuracy
• Provide real-time quality oversight and support to production teams on the manufacturing floor
• Identify, document, and resolve nonconformances; perform root cause analysis and drive corrective/preventive actions
• Audit test results to confirm product specifications are met
• Monitor and report quality performance metrics, identifying trends and supporting continuous improvement efforts
• Use measuring tools, test equipment, and microscopes to perform detailed inspections
• Inspect to IPC standards (IPC-A-610, IPC-620, J-STD-001) and elevate critical quality issues to management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support quick-turn assemblies
• Maintain ESD controls, safety compliance, and 5S standards
• Follow all company policies and perform additional duties as assigned

Job description

Department: Assembly
Reports To: Quality Supervisor
Position Type: Onsite - Full-time [40 hours per week]
Shift Days: Monday - Friday
Shift Hours:First 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Hourly Rate: $30 - $35 based on experience

Role Overview

Hughes Circuits Inc. is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Analyst to support our production operations and quality management systems (QMS). This role will focus on ensuring product and process quality during all stages of manufacturing, with an emphasis on compliance with production standards, continuous improvement, and supporting production teams in meeting strict manufacturing quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct final inspections to verify compliance with assembly drawings, job specifications, and customer requirements
• Interpret assembly drawings, BOMs, and production documentation to ensure product accuracy
• Provide real-time quality oversight and support to production teams on the manufacturing floor
• Identify, document, and resolve nonconformances; perform root cause analysis and drive corrective/preventive actions
• Audit test results to confirm product specifications are met
• Monitor and report quality performance metrics, identifying trends and supporting continuous improvement efforts
• Use measuring tools, test equipment, and microscopes to perform detailed inspections
• Inspect to IPC standards (IPC-A-610, IPC-620, J-STD-001) and elevate critical quality issues to management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support quick-turn assemblies
• Maintain ESD controls, safety compliance, and 5S standards
• Follow all company policies and perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in a quality role in the electronics industry
• Strong knowledge of IPC J-STD-001 and/or IPC-A-610 standards for electronic assembly
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to provide detailed reporting of quality metrics using MS Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Understanding of electronics and quality processes
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools.

Technical Skills and Relevant Technologies

• Understanding of PCB assembly processes and techniques
• Familiarity with electronic components and their functions

Other Skills and Cultural Fit

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
• Positive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to take constructive feedback and apply it to enhance performance

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $30.00 an hour, based on experience
• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• 10 days of Paid time off and 7 paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional development

Required Internal Training:

• HCI Orientation
• All pertaining process procedures that relate to job function

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and sit. The employee is frequently required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, and tools. The employee is required to frequently reach with hands and arms, manipulate parts in repetitive motions; stoop, kneel; and talk to hear.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment may sometimes be very loud.

IMPORTANT:

If offer of employment is made it will be contingent upon passing all of the following: E-Verify, Background Check, ITAR and U.S. Export Compliance Screening.

Access to our facility (and, therefore, employment) is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. refugees, asylees or temporary residents under amnesty provisions [as defined in 8 USC 1324b(a)(3)] and properly licensed foreign persons. Additionally, potential employee’s names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive technical data.

Hughes Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Hughes Circuits Inc.,
546 S. Pacific St
San Marcos, CA 92078