Quality Control Inspector
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- At least 2 years of experience in an electronics inspection role within contract manufacturing or a similar environment is required.
- IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification is required.
- A strong understanding of IPC workmanship standards for Class 2 and Class 3 is required.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and bills of materials is required.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, are required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
- Ability to identify and classify defects accurately is required.
- Must be eligible to access export-controlled technical data or technology under applicable U.S. export-control laws or qualify for any required government authorization.
- Review job documentation, including MPI, deviations, engineering change orders, and customer requirements, before inspection.
- Perform SMT first article inspections and verify compliance with IPC-A-610 Class 2 and Class 3 requirements and customer standards.
- Monitor throughput and quality on assigned lines, stop production when major defects are found, and escalate issues immediately.
- Provide daily quality pass-down reports and update leads and supervisors on inspection results.
- Raise and review technical inquiries for discrepancies and ensure jobs do not start without proper authorization.
- Support bottleneck areas as directed by a supervisor, engineer, or manager.
- Escalate unresolved issues to the Quality Manager.
- Follow and enforce procedures related to ESD, MSD handling, housekeeping, maintenance, safety, and inspection protocols.
- Suggest and support continuous process and quality improvements.
About the company
Rocket EMS builds circuit board assemblies for technology companies that need to turn product designs into manufactured electronics. Its work spans prototypes and repeat production, with engineering support for customers developing or refining their own products. Customers buy contract manufacturing and related design services, while Rocket sources components and assembles boards into finished systems, including chassis, racks, and plastic enclosures. It also supplies standalone product engineering, from commercial design and documentation to preparation for factory production. Rocket EMS was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Santa Clara, CA
Founded
2011
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Customer work continues beyond assembly: Rocket includes order fulfillment and returned-product logistics in its production services.
- Supervisory experience substitutes for college: San Jose's quality supervisor accepts a high school diploma plus three supervisory years.
- Engineering leadership has published pay: Carson City's director role lists a $150,000-$200,000 range.
What critics are saying
- Production hours extend beyond weekdays: Carson City's second-shift machine operator role lists overtime and weekends as needed.
- Inspection entry requires credentials: Carson City's quality inspector needs electronics workmanship or soldering certification plus two years' inspection experience.
- Export controls restrict director eligibility: Carson City requires lawful technical-data access or eligibility for required government authorization.
What makes Rocket EMS unique
- Fast prototypes are a core service: Rocket advertises circuit board assembly in 24-48 hours.
- Design reviews cover detailed failure points: Rocket's Valor software runs over 700 fabrication and assembly checks.
- Factory issues trigger software alerts: Rocket's Voyager tracks process deviations, quality, and shipment milestones.
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