Quality Control Lead (Second Shift)

Rocket EMS•Carson City, NV

5d•$24 - $28

About The Position

The Quality Control Lead oversees day-to-day quality operations within a PCBA manufacturing facility, ensuring products meet customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. The role serves as a liaison among production, engineering, and quality teams; leads Quality Technicians and Inspectors; drives root-cause analysis and corrective actions; and supports continuous improvement across assembly and testing operations. The lead coordinates inspection activities, maintains inspection and quality documentation, monitors quality metrics, and helps ensure measurement equipment is calibrated and used correctly. The role also supports audits, customer and supplier quality matters, compliance with applicable standards, and the development of quality procedures and training materials.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong understanding of PCB assembly processes and IPC workmanship standards for Class 2 and Class 3.
Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, bills of materials, and technical instructions.
Proficiency in data collection and basic statistical analysis.
Hands-on troubleshooting skills with soldering, inspection, and assembly equipment.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work across production, quality, and engineering.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to quickly identify process deviations.
Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under applicable U.S. export-control laws, or eligible for any required government authorization, if access is required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or technical certification in electronics or manufacturing.
At least 2 years of experience in electronics manufacturing or process support within a contract manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with SMT, through-hole, reflow, and soldering processes.
IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily activities of Quality Technicians, Inspectors, and incoming quality staff.
Prioritize inspection workloads according to production schedules and customer requirements.
Train, guide, and coach quality team members on inspection methods, IPC standards, and documentation practices; ensure inspectors are properly trained and certified.
Serve as the quality point of contact for production lines and support cross-functional problem-solving.
Ensure incoming, in-process, and final inspections follow IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and customer requirements.
Review and approve inspection records, first article reports, and quality documentation.
Verify that measurement equipment is properly calibrated and used correctly.
Monitor defect rates, rework trends, and first-pass yield, and initiate corrective actions as needed.
Lead root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive action activities for internal and customer issues.
Facilitate Material Review Board meetings and ensure timely disposition of nonconforming materials.
Use or support 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone analysis to resolve recurring quality issues.
Drive process improvements 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.
Interface with internal customers and suppliers on quality matters, including documentation, inspections, and issue resolution.
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IPC, and customer-specific quality standards.
Assist in developing and maintaining quality procedures, checklists, and training materials.