Quality Control Lead (Second Shift)

Quality Leadership & Oversight

Inspection & Process Control

Nonconformance & Corrective Action

Continuous Improvement & Auditing

Customer & Compliance Support

Qualifications

• Education
• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Associate’s degree or technical certification in electronics/manufacturing preferred.
• Familiarity with SMT, through-hole, reflow, and soldering processes.
• Strong understanding of PCB assembly processes and IPC workmanship standards (Class 2 and 3).
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, BOMs, and technical instructions.
• Proficient in data collection and basic statistical analysis.
• Hands-on troubleshooting skills with soldering, inspection, and assembly equipment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; able to work across production, quality, and engineering.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to quickly identify process deviations.

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing or process support within a contract manufacturing environment preferred.
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification preferred.

Skills

• Strong understanding of PCB assembly processes and IPC workmanship standards (Class 2 and 3).
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, BOMs, and technical instructions.
• Proficient in data collection and basic statistical analysis.
• Hands-on troubleshooting skills with soldering, inspection, and assembly equipment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; able to work across production, quality, and engineering.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to quickly identify process deviations.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Career growth opportunities in advanced electronics manufacturing

Schedule

• 8-hour shift, Monday–Friday
• Overtime and weekends as needed
• Pay Range
• $24 — $28 USD
• ITAR/EAR Compliance: Due to the nature of the work performed at Rocket EMS, this position may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology. The successful candidate must be eligible to access such information under applicable U.S. export-control laws or be eligible for any required government authorization.
• Rocket EMS will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check unless and until a conditional offer of employment has been made. Any final offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of a background check, consistent with applicable law. #zr

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in electronics/manufacturing preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing or process support within a contract manufacturing environment preferred.
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of Quality Technicians, Inspectors, and incoming quality staff.
• Prioritize inspection workloads based on production schedules and customer requirements.
• Provide training, guidance, and coaching to quality team members on inspection methods, IPC standards, and documentation practices.
• Serve as the quality point-of-contact for production lines and support cross-functional problem-solving.
• Ensure all inspectors are properly trained and certified.
• Ensure consistent execution of incoming, in-process, and final inspections according to IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and customer requirements.
• Review and approve inspection records, first article reports, and quality documentation.
• Verify that measurement equipment is properly calibrated and used correctly.
• Monitor key quality metrics (defect rates, rework trends, first-pass yield) and initiate corrective actions where necessary.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities for internal and customer issues.
• Facilitate MRB (Material Review Board) meetings and ensure timely disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Support 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone analysis methodologies to resolve recurring quality issues.
• Drive process improvement initiatives in collaboration with production, engineering, and supply chain teams.
• Participate in or lead internal quality audits and support external customer or ISO audits.
• Recommend and implement improvements to inspection processes, work instructions, and QMS documentation.
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S programs to enhance quality and operational efficiency.
• Interface with internal customers and suppliers on quality-related matters, including documentation, inspections, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IPC, and customer-specific quality standards.
• Assist in developing and maintaining quality procedures, checklists, and training materials.