Quality Specialist

USI INC•Milpitas, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

USI/Asteelflash is actively seeking a dedicated Quality Specialist to join their team in Milpitas, CA. This role is responsible for leading and overseeing all quality inspection and assurance activities within the PCBA and Box Build manufacturing operations. The specialist ensures that products meet or exceed customer, regulatory, and industry standards for quality and reliability. This is a hands-on leadership position focused on driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, supporting production teams in achieving high-quality output, and preparing Quality reports. The position is 100% onsite.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in quality within electronics manufacturing
Proven experience in PCBA and Box Build environments
Strong knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, J-STD-001, IPC 7711/7721)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Sense of responsibility
Attention to detail
Results oriented
Proactive behavior
Problem solving skills
Organizational/planning skills
Work under pressure
Communication
Engagement

Nice To Haves

Power BI
Experience with QAD, FTPC, Agile

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee daily quality inspection activities (IQA, FQC, FQA)
Provide direction and support to quality inspectors and technicians
Ensure consistent application of quality standards across all assembly processes
Approve timecards and manage time-off requests for QA inspectors, ensuring adequate staffing levels and proper cross-functional coverage to support all inspection activities
Ensure compliance with: IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, IPC J-STD-001, IPC 7711/7721
Monitor product quality to meet customer specifications and reliability requirements
Drive adherence to workmanship standards and internal quality procedures
Lead Material Review Board (MRB) activities
Ensure timely closure of MRB and RMA cases
Follow up with root cause analysis and corrective actions for nonconforming materials
Provide monthly and annual quality performance reports
Participate in internal audits and support external/customer audits
Lead preparation of audit reports and ensure closure of findings related to QA team
Ensure compliance with: ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, ISO 14001
Demonstrate professionalism and effective communication across diverse teams
Maintain strong organization, discipline, and time management
Operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Provide guidance and mentorship to team members