Quality Inspector

Mini-Circuits•Hialeah, FL

11d

About The Position

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures, and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. Its products serve wired and wireless communications, detection, measurement, imaging, military, automotive, medical, and industrial applications. The company operates design, sales, and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries and serves more than 20,000 customers globally. The Quality Inspector performs incoming, in-process, and final inspections of parts according to established procedures. The role also includes properly packing units for shipment to stock and/or customers. The inspector uses visual and electrical inspection methods, testing equipment, and inspection records to verify materials and products meet requirements. The role follows applicable quality, ESD, safety, and workplace organization procedures.

Requirements

Ability to distinguish colors in accordance with the ISHIRA color-blindness test.
Basic computer skills and understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to read, write, and communicate orally in English, and understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
Basic operational knowledge of how to use department equipment.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Perform visual and electrical inspections using vision measurement systems, microscopes, magnifying lamps, hand tools, and electrical testing equipment.
Inspect components and materials against assembly drawings and inspection criteria, including PC boards, switches, connectors, resistors, capacitors, cables, amplifiers, machined parts, enclosures, and packaging materials.
Read and interpret assembly and mechanical drawings, inspection plans, and written and verbal instructions.
Verify received parts, quantities, and part numbers against supporting documentation and acknowledge receipts in the IQA system.
Complete, verify, and sign required inspection documentation in the IQA database and maintain accurate inspection and packing records.
Perform basic tests, including resistance to solvents, DC continuity, and material composition testing using XRF equipment.
Identify and segregate defective materials and report inspection findings to the Group Supervisor and Assistant Group Leader.
Follow applicable Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) requirements and established quality procedures.
Pack inspected items for shipment in accordance with company procedures in Arena.
Keep the work area clean and organized and follow 5S requirements.
Update KPI boards weekly.
Comply with, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to help ensure a safe work environment.
Abide by the Company's Code of Conduct.