Quality Assurance Specialist

HireLevel.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-hire

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Full benefits package

Job summary

HireLevel is seeking a Quality Assurance Professional for a temp-to-hire position in Saint Charles, MO. You will perform inline and final inspections on PCBAs, verify accuracy against IPC-A-610 standards, and support root-cause analyses with Production and Engineering.

The role requires 2+ years in electronics quality or inspection, reading drawings/BOMs, and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems. OT may be needed to meet ship dates; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in quality, inspection, or electronics manufacturing (PCBA/EMS preferred).
• Able to read assembly drawings and BOMs in English.
• Familiar with IPC-A-610 and inspection criteria.
• Proficient with Excel and basic ERP traveler systems.
• Willing to work OT when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, first-article, in-process, and final inspection of PCBAs and assemblies.
• Inspect solder joints, placement, polarity, cleanliness, labeling per IPC-A-610.
• Support AOI results; verify escapes and feed defect data to line.
• Review drawings, BOMs, travelers, ECOs vs product.
• Identify nonconforming material; initiate NCR process.
• Support root-cause and CAPA with Production and Engineering.
• Maintain inspection records, lot traceability, and quality metrics.
• Audit ESD and workmanship; escalate repeat issues.
• Assist internal audits, customer visits, and UL evidences.
• Calibrate or verify inspection tools and keep gauges in control.
• Train operators on inspection criteria and defect modes.
• Flag issues to prevent non-conforming product.

Skills

IPC-A-610 knowledge

Quality inspection

AOI experience

Reading drawings

ERP traveler system

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Calipers

Microscope

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Quality Assurance Professional

HireLevel is looking for a Quality Assurance Professional in Saint Charles, Mo.

Job Category:Temp to HireLocation: Saint Charles, Mo

Shift: Monday-Friday 6:30 am until 3:00 pm OT as needed

Compensation:$ 22.00-$28.00 an hour

Company Benefits

• Temp-to-hire opportunity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance upon hire
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Full benefits package upon hire

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, first-article, in-process, and final inspection of PCBAs, components, and related assemblies.
• Inspect solder joints, component placement, polarity, cleanliness, labeling, and workmanship to IPC-A-610 (Class 2 typical; Class 3 when specified).
• Support and interpret AOI results; verify escapes, set dispositions, and feed clear defect data back to the line.
• Review assembly drawings, BOMs, travelers, ECOs, and work instructions against the physical product.
• Identify, quarantine, and document nonconforming material; initiate and follow NCR process.
• Support root-cause and corrective action with Production and Engineering.
• Maintain inspection records, lot traceability, and quality metrics used for internal reviews and customer requests.
• Audit ESD, process, and workmanship practices on the floor and elevate repeat issues.
• Assist with internal audits, customer visits, and compliance evidence for UL and other certifications as assigned.
• Calibrate or verify inspection tools on schedule and keep gages in control.
• Train operators on inspection criteria and common defect modes when asked by the Quality Manager.
• Flag drawing, process, or supplier issues instead of passing product that does not meet the spec.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; associate degree or technical certificate in electronics, quality, or manufacturing preferred.
• At least 2 years of quality, inspection, or electronics manufacturing experience (PCBA / EMS strongly preferred).
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 workmanship criteria and the ability to call accept / reject consistently.
• Ability to read assembly drawings, BOMs, travelers, and English procedures.
• Comfortable with magnification, microscopes, calipers, and basic inspection tools.
• Accurate written documentation and basic computer skills (Excel, email, and an ERP traveler system).
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work a production shift, including overtime when ship dates require it.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass pre-employment screening consistent with company policy (background check and drug screen).

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or prior IPC-A-610 CIS or CIT certification.
• IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-600, or IPC-7711/7721 exposure.
• Hands‑on AOI programming or AOI review experience.
• Experience with ISO 9001, UL file maintenance, medical device or other regulated electronics.
• Familiarity with NCR, CAPA, first-article, and supplier quality.
• ASQ CQI or CQT, or equivalent quality training.
• Prior work in contract electronics manufacturing in the St.Louis metro area.

HireLevel is an equal opportunity employer