Quality Lead - PCB Assembly & CAPA Champion

Rocket-Ems; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Rocket EMS in Carson City, NV is seeking a Quality Lead to oversee day-to-day quality operations in our PCBA manufacturing facility. You will lead Quality Technicians and Inspectors, drive root cause analysis, and push continuous improvement across assembly and testing processes.

You will coordinate with production and engineering, ensure compliance with IPC and customer quality standards, and mentor teams to sustain a culture of quality excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing or contract manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with SMT, through-hole, reflow, and soldering processes.
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of Quality Technicians, Inspectors, and incoming quality staff.
• Prioritize inspection workloads based on production schedules and customer requirements.
• Provide training, guidance, and coaching to quality team members on inspection methods, IPC standards, and documentation practices.
• Serve as the quality point-of-contact for production lines and support cross-functional problem-solving.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities for internal and customer issues.
• Facilitate MRB meetings and ensure timely disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Support 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone analysis methodologies to resolve recurring quality issues.
• Drive process improvement initiatives in collaboration with production, engineering, and supply chain teams.
• Participate in or lead internal quality audits and support external customer or ISO audits.
• Recommend and implement improvements to inspection processes, work instructions, and QMS documentation.
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S programs to enhance quality and operational efficiency.

Skills

Quality leadership

Root cause analysis

Statistical analysis

Reading drawings

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or technical certification in electronics/manufacturing

Tools

Inspection equipment

Calibrated measurement tools

Job description

Rocket EMS in Carson City, NV is seeking a Quality Lead to oversee day-to-day quality operations in our PCBA manufacturing facility. You will lead Quality Technicians and Inspectors, drive root cause analysis, and push continuous improvement across assembly and testing processes.

You will coordinate with production and engineering, ensure compliance with IPC and customer quality standards, and mentor teams to sustain a culture of quality excellence.