The Role
Hands-on supervisor responsible for advanced inspection of SMT and through-hole assemblies to IPC-A-610 standards; operate and program AOI and x-ray equipment; perform first-article inspections; train and support inspectors; review drawings, BOMs, and documentation; identify and escalate defects; participate in process improvement and ensure compliance with LEAN, ISO 9000, and ITAR requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In
Paradigm is seeking a Hands-On Quality Control Supervisor to support our industry leading client in Electronics Manufacturing. This position is designed for an experienced electronics quality professional who can perform advanced inspections, coordinate daily quality activities and serve as a technical resource for other inspectors.
This is not a desk-only management position. The Quality Control Supervisor will remain actively involved in inspecting SMT and through-hole assemblies, operating AOI and x-ray equipment, completing first-article inspections, and resolving quality or documentation issues.
Job Title: Quality Control Supervisor
Type: 6-month contract to hire
Pay Rate: $22–$30/hr.
Location: On-site in Hillsboro, Oregon
Job No.: Para_1480
As a QualityControl Supervisor, you will:
- Perform advanced inspections of SMT and through-hole assemblies to IPC-A-610 Class 2 and Class 3 standards.
- Help coordinate daily inspection priorities based on production and shipping schedules.
- Review assembly drawings, bills of materials, work instructions, and customer documentation.
- Operate and program Automatic Optical Inspection equipment.
- Operate x-ray inspection equipment.
- Perform internal and external first-article inspections.
- Serve as a technical resource for quality inspectors and assist with training or troubleshooting.
- Review inspection results and help ensure quality records are complete and accurate.
- Identify, document, and escalate recurring defects, process concerns, and documentation discrepancies.
- Communicate quality issues to production leadership, engineering, and other appropriate team members.
- Participate in production meetings and support quality and process-improvement efforts.
- Ensure inspection equipment is operated only by properly trained or certified employees.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED; related college coursework is preferred.
- At least five years of electronics, printed circuit board, or manufacturing quality experience.
- Strong working knowledge of IPC-A-610 standards.
- Advanced experience in inspecting SMT and through-hole assemblies.
- Experience operating and programming AOI equipment.
- Experience operating X-ray inspection equipment.
- Experience conducting internal and external first-article inspections.
- Previous lead, mentoring, training, or supervisory experience is preferred.
- Ability to read blueprints, assembly drawings, bills of materials, and technical work instructions.
- Experience using calipers, volt-ohm meters, and other inspection tools.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to identify electronic components and component part numbers.
- Ability to work as a hands-on supervisor in a fast-paced production environment.
- Ability to learn and follow LEAN manufacturing and ISO 9000 processes.
- Ability to comply with ITAR requirements.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and accurately distinguish between colors and small components.
Benefits
Paradigm offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, 401K, PTO, and sick days.
About Us, Paradigm
Want to love Mondays? It's possible when you love what you do. Paradigm is a staffing solutions firm dedicated to finding the perfect job for candidates. We're connected with some of the most innovative tech companies around, giving our employees that competitive edge needed in today's job market.
Paradigm Information Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- At least five years of electronics, printed circuit board, or manufacturing quality experience
- Strong working knowledge of IPC-A-610 standards
- Advanced experience inspecting SMT and through-hole assemblies
- Experience operating and programming AOI equipment
- Experience operating X-ray inspection equipment
- Experience conducting internal and external first-article inspections
- Ability to read blueprints, assembly drawings, bills of materials, and technical work instructions
- Experience using calipers, volt-ohm meters, and other inspection tools
- Ability to identify electronic components and component part numbers
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to work as a hands-on supervisor in a fast-paced production environment
- Ability to learn and follow LEAN manufacturing and ISO 9000 processes
- Ability to comply with ITAR requirements
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and accurately distinguish between colors and small components
- Related college coursework
- Previous lead, mentoring, training, or supervisory experience
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The Company
What We Do
Paradigm Information Services is a women-owned staffing firm that specializes in providing staffing solutions for technology-centered companies, placing professionals in fields such as content development, creative design, engineering, and software development.
