Quality Control Inspector

DMF Lighting; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

DMF Lighting is seeking a Quality Control Inspector II to join our Quality Department in Carson, CA. The role verifies purchased material, in-process work and finished fixtures, including LED components, PCBs, drivers, optics, and castings, against DMF quality standards and inspection plans.

You will read engineering drawings, write receiving inspection plans, determine sampling, maintain calibration, and provide guidance to Level 1 inspectors while collaborating with Engineering, Production and

Qualifications

• Five or more years of incoming, in process or final inspection experience in electronics, lighting, or consumer hardware manufacturing.
• IPC-A-610 certification at Certified IPC Specialist level or higher, or ability to certify within six months of hire.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, product specifications and test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect mechanical and electrical assemblies, including PCB assemblies, LED drivers, optics, castings and finished luminaires.
• Read, analyze and interpret engineering drawings and receiving inspection plans without supervision.
• Apply inspection plans to perform visual, dimensional and functional inspections on assemblies and raw materials.
• Write and revise receiving inspection plans for new/revised parts and determine sampling plans.
• Maintain calibration records and operate Excel for defect logs and inspection data.
• Perform first article inspection on new/revised parts and supplier parts.
• Use test equipment to determine component acceptance (AC/DC sources, dielectric tests, ground continuity).
• Generate material acceptance/rejection labels and nonconforming reports; track disposition through MRB processes.
• Maintain inspection records and coordinate with Engineering/Production/Purchasing to resolve discrepancies.
• Provide on-the-job training to Level 1 inspectors and escalate quality issues as needed.

Skills

Inspection experience

Engineering drawings

Quality systems

Education

IPC-A-610 Certification

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauge

Gauges

Job description

DMF Lighting is a fast-growing leader in the lighting industry, always hard at work engineering what comes next. We have an exciting opportunity in our Quality department for a Quality Control Inspector.

• Pay range is $23-$25/hr (depending on experience/knowledge/skills)
• Location: onsite in Carson, CA

Quality Control Inspector II

The Quality Control Inspector II examines purchased material, in process work and finished product to ensure it meets DMF quality standards. The position performs incoming, in process and final inspection on LED luminaire components and assemblies, including printed circuit board assemblies, drivers, optics, castings, hardware and finished fixtures, and inspects returned product against RMA documentation. Beyond the Level 1 scope, the Inspector II works from engineering drawings where no inspection plan exists, writes and revises receiving inspection plans, determines sampling, dispositions material independently, maintains the calibration system, and provides technical guidance and training to Level 1 inspectors. The position works closely with Engineering, Production, Purchasing and Order Entry to resolve discrepancies and support quality improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect mechanical and electrical assemblies, including printed circuit board assemblies, LED drivers, optics, castings and finished luminaires.
• Read, analyze and interpret engineering drawings, product specifications, receiving inspection plans and test procedures without supervision.
• Utilize Work Instructions, Control Plans, Drawings and Quality Inspection Plans to perform visual, dimensional and functional inspections on assemblies, subassemblies, fixtures and raw material.
• Write and revise receiving inspection plans for new and revised parts, and determine the appropriate sampling plan where none is established.
• Understand and complete AQL sampling or 100% inspection and maintain inspection records using Excel.
• Perform first article inspection on new parts, revised parts and new suppliers, and document the results.
• Utilize various test equipment and collect data to determine component acceptance, including programmable AC and DC sources, dielectric withstand and ground continuity testing.
• Generate and apply Material Accepted or Rejected labels once material is evaluated.
• Generate Nonconforming Reports to record and control nonconforming material, and follow the nonconformance through to resolution.
• Maintain records of inspections and prepare lists of defects, and interact with other departments to ensure compliance with specification and to facilitate the acceptance of parts.
• Maintain Quality inspection equipment and keep it current with scheduled calibration, including gauge recall scheduling and certificate control.
• Inspect returned product against the RMA form, paperwork and customer information, and document inspection results in the ERP system and complaints log.
• Perform pilot inspection and support rework activity as required.
• Provide technical guidance and on the job training to Level 1 inspectors in the correct use of equipment, specification compliance and proper recordkeeping.
• Report quality problems or findings to the QC Supervisor and follow up to ensure that corrective action will take place.
• Escalate issues that require further investigation or that cannot be processed thoroughly.
• Interface with Engineering, Quality and Production teammates to communicate quality standards and address issues in a timely manner.
• Assist with disposition of nonconforming and returned product based on the decisions made in MRB meetings.
• Support receiving activity, including unloading and palletizing, as required.
• Sustain a safe and clean working environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Five or more years of incoming, in process or final inspection experience in electronics, lighting, appliance or consumer hardware manufacturing. Three years considered where certification and demonstrated scope offset tenure.
• IPC-A-610 certification at Certified IPC Specialist level or higher, or the ability to certify within six months of hire.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Working knowledge of AQL sampling to ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 or ISO 2859-1.
• Proficient with calipers, micrometers, height gauge, pin and thread gauges and attribute gauges.
• Able to work with an ERP system for receipts, returned material authorizations and material disposition.
• Able to work with Microsoft Office Excel and Word at the level of building and maintaining inspection plans and defect logs.
• Willing to be trained further in inspection techniques, quality methodologies, and the use of inspection tooling and test equipment.
• Bilingual English and Spanish is helpful.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and move boxes of 25 lbs.