Quality Technician – IQC / QA / QC

MacroFab•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

MacroFab is a technology company focused on electronics innovation, operating as the first digital marketplace and intelligent manufacturing platform for contract electronics manufacturing. We offer customers the ability to rapidly bring new products to market and consume manufacturing as a virtualized resource through instant price quotes, rapid prototyping, and production at scale via a North American network of factories. Our partners benefit from a source of low overhead manufacturing jobs, maximizing factory capacity. We are a rapidly growing team where employees can take ownership and build their careers. The Quality Technician (IQC/QA/QC) ensures products and materials meet established quality standards throughout the manufacturing process. This role involves incoming material inspections (IQC), in-process quality inspections (QA), and final product verification (QC) to meet customer requirements, IPC standards, and company quality expectations. The ideal candidate possesses excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement, supporting a culture of quality.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
2+ years of quality inspection experience in electronics manufacturing preferred
Experience with PCB assembly (PCBA), SMT, or electronic manufacturing environments strongly preferred
Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 and IPC J-STD-001 preferred
Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems
Ability to read engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), assembly instructions, and quality documentation
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems
Ability to stand and walk throughout the manufacturing facility for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally
Manual dexterity for inspecting electronic assemblies and components
Ability to work with microscopes, measuring instruments, and precision inspection equipment
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow ESD protocols

Nice To Haves

Technical certification or associate degree preferred
Incoming Quality Control (IQC)
In-Process Quality Assurance (QA)
Final Quality Control (QC)
IPC-A-610 inspection
Root Cause Analysis
Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
First Article Inspection (FAI)
Nonconformance Reporting (NCR)
Continuous Improvement
ESD awareness
Inspection equipment and measurement tools
Strong written and verbal communication
Cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

Perform incoming inspections of raw materials, electronic components, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and mechanical parts.
Verify material conformance against engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, and quality requirements.
Identify, document, and quarantine nonconforming materials.
Work closely with Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and suppliers to resolve incoming quality issues.
Perform in-process inspections throughout SMT, through-hole, hand assembly, soldering, testing, and final assembly operations.
Verify manufacturing processes are performed in accordance with work instructions, quality procedures, and IPC standards.
Conduct first article inspections (FAI) and support process validations.
Assist with internal quality audits and process compliance activities.
Monitor production quality trends and escalate issues when necessary.
Perform final inspections of completed products prior to shipment.
Verify workmanship, labeling, documentation, packaging, and customer-specific requirements.
Ensure products meet quality standards before release to customers.
Support customer returns, failure analysis, and corrective action activities.
Record inspection results and maintain accurate quality documentation.
Support nonconformance reporting (NCR) and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities.
Assist with root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Utilize inspection equipment including calipers, microscopes, measuring devices, and testing equipment.
Participate in process improvement projects focused on reducing defects and improving product quality.
Collaborate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, and Customer Success to resolve quality concerns.
Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, IPC standards, ESD requirements, and customer-specific quality requirements.