Incoming Quality Control Inspector

About the role

The Incoming Quality Control Inspector ensures that all incoming electronic components, PCBs, connectors, cables and mechanical parts meet engineering specifications, quality standards and customer requirements before they enter production. This role protects the manufacturing process from non‑conforming material and supports ISO 9001 compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Perform visual, dimensional and functional inspections of electronic components and assemblies using approved tools.
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, bills of materials and inspection plans.
• Conduct sampling inspections according to AQL or ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 guidelines.
• Inspect PCBAs for workmanship per IPC‑A‑610 and IPC‑A‑600 standards.
• Review supplier documentation such as Certificates of Conformance and test reports.
• Document non‑conforming material and initiate NCRs.
• Record results and maintain quality records in line with ISO 9001.
• Handle ESD‑sensitive devices following ANSI/ESD S20.20 procedures.
• Support investigations and communicate findings to Quality Engineering and Supply Chain teams.
• Participate in continuous‑improvement projects for supplier quality.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED; 2–5 years of incoming or quality inspection experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience inspecting electronic components, PCBAs or assemblies.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and BOMs.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and reporting.
• Technical certificate, associate degree or electronics training is a plus.

Required skills

• Visual, dimensional and functional inspection techniques.
• Use of calipers, micrometers, microscopes, Vision Measuring Machine (VMM) and digital multimeters.
• Knowledge of IPC‑A‑610 and IPC‑A‑600 standards.
• Familiarity with ANSI/ESD S20.20 ESD control requirements.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 quality management principles.
• Sampling inspection methods (AQL, ANSI/ASQ Z1.4).