As an QC Inspector at Rocket EMS, you will be a key part of ensuring that our high-reliability PCB assemblies meet the strictest quality standards. You’ll be responsible for first article inspections, in-process audits, and monitoring production quality across the SMT line. This role requires attention to detail, knowledge of IPC standards, and the confidence to stop a line when quality is at risk.
Responsibilities
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Review job documentation (MPI, Deviations, ECOs, and Customer Requirements) before inspection.
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Perform SMT First Article Inspections and verify compliance with IPC-A-610 (Class 2 and 3) and customer standards.
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Monitor throughput and quality on assigned lines; stop production if major defects are found and escalate issues immediately.
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Provide daily quality pass-down reports and update leads/supervisors on inspection results.
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Raise and review Technical Inquiries for discrepancies; ensure no jobs start without proper authorization.
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Support bottleneck areas as directed by Supervisor, Engineer, or Manager.
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Escalate unresolved issues to the Quality Manager.
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Follow and enforce all procedures related to ESD, MSD handling, housekeeping, maintenance, safety, and inspection protocols.
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Suggest and support continuous process and quality improvements.
Qualifications
Education
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High school diploma or equivalent (required).
Experience
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Minimum 2 years in an electronics inspection role within a contract manufacturing or similar environment.
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IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification (required).
Skills
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Strong understanding of IPC workmanship standards (Class 2 and 3).
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Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and BOMs.
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Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
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Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
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Detail-oriented with the ability to identify and classify defects accurately.
Benefits
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401(k) with company match
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Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
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Paid time off
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Growth opportunities in a cutting-edge electronics manufacturing environment
Schedule
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8-hour shift, Monday–Friday
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Overtime and weekends as needed
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Rocket EMS would rather invest its effort in figuring out how to solve a problem instead of telling you all the little things that will delay a project or get in the way. Too many EMS manufacturers would rather tell you what they can’t do instead of just delivering on time, on budget, and beyond expectations. Rocket EMS Inc., founded in Jan 2011, is a Santa Clara, Calif.-based Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) company serving fast-growth, high-technology companies. We are uniquely positioned to meet the very high demands of New Product Introduction (NPI) manufacturing and test. Rocket is a one-stop partner, specializing in ultra-quick-turn (24 – 48 hour) manufacturing of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), design and complementary services. Our core team has a proven track record of investing in and utilizing advanced technology, equipment and software to manufacture customer products extremely quickly with the highest quality. Our strategy is to build a team of the industry’s very best people, to invest in the most advanced technologies and to serve as a model for EMS industry best practices. With this as our foundation, we’re committed to executing far above our competitors. It isn't easy, but if you put the right people together, all with exceptional experience, a shared drive, and a pursuit of excellence, you’ll have something truly remarkable. Throw in a facility with top of the line equipment and you have the core of what is Rocket EMS. Rocket EMS: Taking contract manufacturing to the next level. Contact Information: Telephone:408-727-3700 E-mail: [email protected]
Key team members
Kelly Fine
Gregg Johnson
Ben R.
Benson Yeung
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