Quality Inspector IV

SSB Phoenix East•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ultra Clean Technology (UCT) is seeking a Quality Inspector for its Services team in Phoenix, Arizona. The role ensures service processes meet customer, regulatory, and contamination-control standards through advanced inspections, audits, and quality-system activities. It leads structured problem-solving, including 8D investigations, to resolve quality issues, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence. The position also provides technical expertise in process validation, defect analysis, and compliance, and mentors junior team members in a cleanroom-based environment. The role performs inspections across precision cleaning, coating, refurbishment, and incoming, in-process, and final inspection workflows. It reviews inspection results before product release; maintains quality records and nonconformance and deviation documentation; conducts audits; analyzes quality data and trends; and supports KPI reporting and statistical analysis. The Quality Inspector works with Operations, Engineering, Suppliers, and Customer Quality teams, supports customer audits and escalations, and trains and mentors QA Technicians and Inspectors. The role also promotes a safe, clean, compliant workplace and adherence to cleanroom, contamination-control, and ESD requirements. The posting inconsistently refers to the position as both Quality Inspector III and Quality Inspector IV; the title above is presented without a level qualifier.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 6 years of experience in a quality role within manufacturing or service operations.
Strong experience leading 8D investigations and customer corrective actions.
Proficiency with structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and Pareto.
Knowledge of cleanroom operations and contamination-control practices.
Strong understanding of quality systems such as ISO 9001.
Ability to interpret customer specifications, work instructions, and process flows.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to turn data into clear, actionable insights and reports.
Strong communication skills, including customer-facing interactions.
Proficiency with MS Office and quality systems or software.
Ability to stand for extended periods and move, bend, reach, and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
Manual dexterity and visual acuity for inspection tasks.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment and work around chemicals, mechanical parts, and controlled-environment conditions.

Nice To Haves

Technical coursework or an associate degree.
ASQ certification such as CQA, CQI, or similar.
Experience interpreting engineering drawings.
Experience in cleanroom or controlled environments.
Semiconductor, aerospace, or high-tech industry experience.
Experience supporting NPI, process transfers, or service operations.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced inspections across precision cleaning, coating, refurbishment, and incoming, in-process, and final inspection workflows.
Ensure compliance with customer specifications, cleanliness standards, work instructions, travelers, and quality procedures.
Review and approve inspection results before product release.
Lead and facilitate 8D investigations for internal and customer-reported quality issues.
Conduct root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods, including 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and Pareto.
Develop, implement, and verify corrective and preventive actions; partner with Operations and Engineering on sustainable solutions.
Track and report 8D action status through closure and prepare customer-facing quality responses and reports.
Generate and manage nonconformance reports, deviation documentation, inspection records, and quality data.
Conduct internal audits of processes, cleanroom practices, and quality systems.
Analyze defects, yield, rework, and other quality trends; support KPI reporting and statistical analysis.
Develop and improve inspection methods, process controls, quality procedures, and work instructions.
Interface with Operations, Engineering, Suppliers, and Customer Quality teams; support customer audits, inquiries, and escalations.
Train and mentor QA Technicians and Inspectors at Levels I and II.
Promote quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant work environment and follow cleanroom, contamination-control, and ESD requirements.