Quality Control Inspector

XP Power•High Bridge, NJ

12d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Inspector works at XP Power’s High Bridge, New Jersey facility, which designs and manufactures high-voltage and high-power power-conversion solutions for the semiconductor manufacturing, healthcare, and industrial technology sectors. The inspector helps ensure components, assemblies, and finished products meet the company’s quality and reliability standards, supporting customer satisfaction and safe, reliable performance in critical applications. The role inspects incoming materials, PC board and harness assemblies, and final assembled power supplies. Final inspection is performed after testing and burn-in and before shipment. The inspector reviews assigned material orders using bills of materials (BOMs) and assembly drawings, records rejected items in the computer, prints rework travelers, returns orders to assemblers or completes move transactions as needed, and keeps the QA Supervisor informed of quality issues. The position is scheduled for the day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a half-hour unpaid lunch. Compensation is $22.00–$24.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in electronics manufacturing, quality inspection, or a related technical field.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to document findings and explain quality concerns.
Professionalism and emotional intelligence when working with people across the organization and with varied work styles and personalities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate information, identify potential quality issues, and make sound decisions independently.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), assembly instructions, inspection criteria, and quality standards.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in inspection, documentation, and compliance activities.
Self-motivation and accountability, with the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple assignments, and maintain productivity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to collaborate with Production, Engineering, Test, Materials, and Quality teams.
Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing or quality-related systems.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of IPC workmanship standards, quality control methodologies, and good manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

Inspect incoming materials, including PC boards and sheet metal.
Inspect PC board and harness assemblies.
Inspect final assemblies, including assembled power supplies.
Perform final inspection after testing and burn-in and before shipment.
Inspect material orders listed on the daily assignment sheet using BOMs and assembly drawings.
Enter reject information into the computer and print rework travelers.
Return orders to the assembler or perform move transactions as needed to move orders to the next department.
Keep the QA Supervisor informed of quality issues.
Identify improvement opportunities and contribute ideas to enhance product quality, efficiency, and manufacturing performance.
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Test, Materials, and Quality teams to resolve issues and support continuous improvement.

Benefits

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employee-only coverage; employees share the cost of dependent coverage.
Company-paid bonus, with percentage dependent on company profitability and individual performance.
Company 401(k) match up to 6%.
Mental health benefits.
Paid time off accrued per pay period, starting at three weeks per year.
13 company-paid holidays.
Paid time off for volunteer work, up to 8 hours per year.
Employer-paid supplemental short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Veterinary pet insurance.
Company social events throughout the year.
Safe, healthy, stimulating, and collaborative working environment.