Job purpose
The overall role of the Quality Inspector is to inspect electronic assemblies and mechanical assemblies by visual, automated and X-Ray means for conformity to IPC-A-610 workmanship standards and internal quality workmanship standards. Record and collect various workmanship defect data and metrics and to help drive corrective actions as appropriate.
Duties and responsibilities
- Perform incoming, in-process, first article and final inspections on electronic assemblies, subassemblies and finished products to determine conformance with applicable drawing specifications, IPC-A-610 workmanship standards, and internal quality workmanship standards; and record inspection status on applicable quality control (QC) records by paper or electronic means as required.
- Review test reports, compliance documentation and first article inspection reports for accuracy and completeness. Reconcile errors and clarifications in conjunction with the purchasing team and technical support staff.
- Complete visual inspection using microscopes, magnifiers, and video scopes.
- Complete X-Ray inspection of product as required and specified.
- Complete Automated Inspection using Automated Optical Inspection Equipment.
- Verify critical product conformity measurements using tools and instruments such as calipers, micrometers, jigs, and rulers.
- Complete accurate QC records (on paper and by electronics means) to provide results and feedback.
- Follow written instructions presented in paper or electronic format for the inspection and verification of products.
- Complete Non-conforming Material Reports (NCMRs) for materials that do not meet specifications.
- Work closely with technical support and purchasing staff to reconcile and close NCMRs.
- Provide input for inspection methods and improvements related to the job.
- Assist quality and engineering teams in investigations of process-related quality issues.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Requires flexibility and understanding that all staff may be required to perform duties outside their normal area of expertise to meet the mission and goals of the Company.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma an asset.
- Experience inspecting circuit boards for acceptability using IPC-A-610 standard using visual or automated means is an asset.
- Strong ability to read and interpret instructions and drawings..
- Ability to work closely with a team of operators, assemblers and other inspectors.
- Familiarity with IPC-A-610, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies.
- Must be able to read, understand and interpret written and/or verbal instructions and have good communication skills in English.
- Ability to deal with changing priorities daily.
- Ability to work closely with a team of other Assemblers and Inspectors.
- Ability to work using a microscope for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work at standing operations for an extended period.
Working conditions
- Shift work on evenings as required.
- Seated with continuous use of a microscope.
- Moderate exposure to machinery and chemical risks is anticipated.
Physical requirements
- Detailed work requiring continuous fine motor skills and repetitive motion.
- Lifting of a minimum of 15 lbs. is required. Lifting is generally at or below 30 lbs. without significant repetitions.
Direct reports
None.
