SMT Quality Control Inspector

JCSI; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

OT Opportunities

Job summary

Confidential Electronics seeks a Senior SMT Quality Control Lead to oversee quality inspection in a high-volume PCB assembly environment. This hands-on leadership role ensures product quality, supports inspection staff, and maintains compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry standards.

Ideal: 10+ years in electronics inspection, 5+ years PCB/PCBA FAIs, IPC-A-610/J-STD-001, and strong leadership to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of quality inspection experience in electronics EMS/manufacturing
• 5+ years performing PCB/PCBA First Article Inspections
• Strong experience with SMT and PCB assembly processes
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards

Responsibilities

• Lead and support QC Inspectors to maintain throughput and quality standards
• Perform and review PCB/PCBA First Article Inspections
• Verify SMT component setup, changes, and deviations
• Review customer drawings, BOMs, ECOs and manufacturing instructions
• Identify workmanship defects per IPC Class 2 & 3 standards
• Partner with Engineering/Production to resolve quality concerns
• Stop production to contain major quality issues
• Train and mentor quality personnel on inspection techniques
• Review inspection data and quality metrics for CI
• Ensure compliance with ESD/MSD/IPC/safety/quality procedures
• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions

Skills

Quality inspection

PCB/PCBA inspection

IPC-A-610

J-STD-001

Drawings & BOM interpretation

Defect documentation

Quality systems

Inspection equipment

MS Office proficiency

Leadership

Tools

Microscopes

MS Office

Job description

Senior SMT Quality Control Lead (Confidential)

Location: Silicon Valley, CA
Schedule: Full-Time | 1st Shift
Pay: $24-$26/hour + Overtime Opportunities

A growing and well-established Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) organization is seeking an experienced Senior SMT Quality Control Lead to oversee quality inspection activities within a high-volume PCB assembly environment. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for ensuring product quality, supporting inspection personnel, and maintaining compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electronics manufacturing, PCB assembly inspection, First Article Inspection (FAI), and IPC workmanship standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support QC Inspectors to maintain throughput and quality standards
• Perform and review PCB/PCBA First Article Inspections
• Verify SMT component setup, part changeovers, and assembly deviations
• Review customer documentation, drawings, BOMs, ECOs, deviations, and manufacturing instructions
• Identify workmanship defects in accordance with IPC Class 2 and Class 3 standards
• Partner with Engineering and Production to resolve quality concerns
• Stop production and escape major quality issues when necessary
• Train and mentor quality personnel on inspection techniques and quality procedures
• Review inspection data and quality metrics to support continuous improvement efforts
• Ensure compliance with ESD, MSD, IPC, safety, and quality procedures
• Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions

Qualifications

Required

• 10+ years of quality inspection experience in an electronics manufacturing or EMS environment
• 5+ years performing PCB/PCBA First Article Inspections
• Strong experience with SMT and PCB assembly processes
• Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, BOMs, and customer documentation
• Experience identifying and documenting manufacturing defects
• Strong understanding of electronics manufacturing quality systems
• Experience using microscopes and magnification equipment for detailed inspections
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred

• Aerospace electronics manufacturing experience
• Medical device manufacturing experience
• ISO 9001 and/or ISO 13485 experience
• Previous leadership or QC Lead experience
• IPC certifications

Why Join Us?

• Stable and growing electronics manufacturing organization
• Long‑term customer contracts and expanding business portfolio
• Collaborative, quality-focused culture
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on production quality and operational success
• Competitive benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • Overtime Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

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