Quality Technician

Latitude Inc; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is looking for a Quality Technician for a 3-6 month contract. The ideal candidate will have IPC certifications and hands-on experience with electronic assemblies, ensuring compliance with quality standards. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills are essential for this role, alongside proficiency in using inspection tools.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in quality assurance/inspection role within manufacturing.
• Experience with electronic assemblies, PCBAs, or cable/wire harnesses.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect electronic assemblies and cable/wire harnesses according to IPC standards.
• Utilize inspection equipment including microscopes, calipers, and gauges.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and collaborate with teams to resolve quality issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

IPC-A-610 or IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification

Tools

PC-DMIS

CMM

Microscope

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Job Title: Quality Technician

Location: Laurel MD

Job Type: 3-6 month contract

Industry: [Manufacturing/Electronics/Defense]

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess an IPC-A-610 or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification and will have hands-on experience inspecting electronic assemblies to industry standards. Experience operating and programming CMMs using PC-DMIS or similar software is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspect electronic assemblies and cable/wire harnesses in accordance with IPC 610 or IPC 620 standards.

Perform visual inspections for soldering, component placement, wiring, and mechanical integrity.

Utilize inspection equipment including microscopes, calipers, micrometers, and gauges.

Operate and/or program Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) using PC-DMIS or similar software (a plus).

Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and quality documentation.

Assist in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action implementation.

Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to identify and resolve quality issues.

Ensure compliance with company and industry quality standards.

Requirements:

IPC-A-610 or IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification (required).

2+ years of experience in a quality assurance or inspection role within a manufacturing environment.

Experience with electronic assemblies, PCBAs, or cable/wire harnesses.

Familiarity with CMM operation and PC-DMIS programming (preferred but not required).

Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

Ability to interpret technical drawings and inspection criteria.

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar regulated environments.

Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and quality tools (e.g., Pareto, Fishbone).

Proficiency with MS Office Suite.

$45,000 - $60,000 a year