Electrical Quality Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Electronic Quality Control Technician

Location: Madison, AL

Schedule: 4/10 (Monday–Thursday)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Electronics Manufacturing / Aerospace / Defense

Job Overview:

DirectPath is working with a leading electronics manufacturing company to hire an experienced Electronic Quality Control Technician . This key role is responsible for executing quality control procedures, inspecting products throughout the manufacturing process, and ensuring compliance with industry standards like IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 Space Addendum. The technician will conduct inspections on incoming materials, SMT setups, assembled products, and final hardware before shipment.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with at least 5 years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience in an electronics manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enforce quality assurance procedures on the manufacturing floor.
• Inspect incoming materials and verify against specifications.
• Confirm SMT line machine setups prior to production runs.
• Perform and document First Article Inspections (FAI) in accordance with AS9100 standards .
• Identify, record, and report visible defects and discrepancies in assembled hardware.
• Compare products to engineering drawings and quality samples.
• Maintain accurate defect tracking and reporting records.
• Conduct final inspections on all outgoing hardware.
• Generate written QA reports and communicate findings to supervisors.
• Follow all safety and cleanliness protocols in the work environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by quality management.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Control or Quality Assurance in electronics or related manufacturing field.
• Certifications in IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 Space Addendum (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Strong understanding of component identification, polarity, and soldering standards.
• Ability to read and interpret customer and engineering drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic proficiency in statistical calculations.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Capable of lifting up to 35 lbs and maintaining a clean work area.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen .
• Must pass a background check and drug screening .
• Must be available to work a 4/10 schedule (Monday–Thursday).