Quality Control Lead (Second Shift)

Rocket EMS•Carson City, NV

About The Position

The Quality Control Lead oversees day-to-day quality operations in a PCBA manufacturing facility to ensure 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 staff and inspection workloads, provides training and coaching, and serves as a quality contact for production. The role ensures consistent incoming, in-process, and final inspections; reviews quality records and reports; verifies measurement equipment calibration and use; monitors quality metrics; and leads nonconformance and CAPA activities. It also supports audits, process improvements, customer and supplier quality matters, and compliance with ISO 9001, IPC, and customer-specific standards. The position is scheduled for an 8-hour second shift, Monday through Friday, with overtime and weekends as needed. Pay is $24–$28 USD. Due to export-control requirements, the successful candidate must be eligible to access applicable controlled information or obtain required government authorization.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong understanding of PCB assembly processes and IPC workmanship standards, including 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.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or technical certification in electronics or manufacturing.
Two or more 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.
Serve as the quality point of contact for production lines and support cross-functional problem-solving.
Ensure inspectors are properly trained and certified.
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 measurement equipment is calibrated and used correctly.
Monitor defect rates, rework trends, first-pass yield, and other quality metrics; 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.
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 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.