PCB Quality Inspector

Job Title: Quality Inspector – Electronics Manufacturing

Job Description

This role focuses on ensuring the highest quality standards for electronic assemblies used in critical military and defense applications. You will inspect and verify printed circuit boards and electronic components, enforce quality management procedures, and support production teams to ensure that all products meet stringent industry and customer specifications, including Class 3 and aerospace standards.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Quality Management procedures throughout the manufacturing area to ensure consistent adherence to established standards.
• Perform incoming inspection of materials, components, and assemblies to verify conformance to specifications.
• Verify surface mount technology (SMT) line machine setup to ensure correct configuration before production runs.
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) of assembled products, including completion of FAI documentation in accordance with AS9100 procedures.
• Inspect printed circuit boards and electronic assemblies against IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Document defects and nonconformances accurately and convert inspection data into usable formats for analysis and reporting.
• Perform final inspection of all outgoing hardware to confirm that products meet all quality and contractual requirements.
• Prepare and write quality assurance reports as required by leadership.
• Apply minor statistical calculations to support quality analysis and decision-making.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company policies and industry standards.
• Communicate inspection results and quality concerns clearly to production, engineering, and management teams.
• Follow verbal and written instructions accurately and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Perform other quality-related duties as assigned by supervision or management to support overall production and compliance goals.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5 years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience in a related electronics manufacturing field.
• Strong knowledge of IPC-A-610 requirements for electronic assemblies.
• Knowledge of J-STD-001 soldering standards, including Space Addendum requirements.
• Experience with electronic assembly and inspection of printed circuit boards (PCB) and active PC boards.
• Ability to read and interpret customer drawings, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Experience with quality inspection processes, including incoming, in-process, first article, and final inspection.
• Familiarity with AS9100 procedures and documentation for aerospace and defense products.
• Ability to identify electronic components and understand component polarity.
• Proficiency in producing clear written reports and quality documentation.
• Ability to perform minor statistical calculations to support quality analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inspection and documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Capability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds over short distances.
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with SMT processes and SMT line setup verification.
• Experience with electronic testing and inspection of SMT and through-hole assemblies.
• Familiarity with IPC-610, IPC-A-610, IPC-620, and J-STD-001 standards.
• Experience in quality assurance, quality control, or quality inspection in electronics manufacturing.
• Experience working under AS9100 quality management systems for aerospace and defense.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, mission-critical production environment.

Why Work Here?

You will contribute directly to mission-critical products that support safety and performance in demanding environments, offering a strong sense of purpose and impact in your work. The organization emphasizes structured quality systems and industry-leading standards, providing a professional setting where your expertise is valued and developed. A consistent 4/10 work schedule supports work-life balance by offering three consecutive days off each week. You will work alongside skilled professionals in a culture that values precision, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

The role is based in an electronics manufacturing environment focused on printed circuit boards and assemblies for defense-related applications. You will work around SMT lines, electronic test equipment, and inspection stations, performing detailed visual and mechanical inspections of small components and assemblies. The position follows a 4/10 schedule, Monday through Thursday, providing a structured and predictable workweek. The facility emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and safety, and you will be expected to help maintain a clean and safe work area while handling components and hardware in a production setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, AL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Madison,AL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.