Blue Marble Communications is currently seeking to hire a mid-level Quality Control Inspector to join the team in Poway, CA. This person will be responsible for checking product conformance at Receiving Inspection (RI), In Process, and at Final Inspection (FI). This position will require the candidate to work on site and have prior electronics inspection experience. The candidate must be a self-starter with good time management skills, a great attitude, and very strong attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Interpret customer requirements (e.g. statement of work, specification) and industry standards like J-STD-001 to determine conformance
- Inspect Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), Printed Circuit Card Assemblies (PCBAs), mechanical and optical assemblies, cables, etc. for nonconformances like damage, insufficient solder, missing components, scratches, etc.
- Measure metal housings, covers, etc. using micrometers, calipers, go / no-go gages, etc. for nonconformances like incorrect dimensioning
- Compare parts against drawings, Bill of Materials (BOMs), and assembly to ensure correct configuration
- Assist with execution of all quality programs (e.g. ESD, FOD, auditing)
- Generate Nonconforming Material Reports (NCMRs) for items that do not comply with internal / external requirements
- Validate test stations are configured, as required, per test procedures
- Work nights and / or weekends if necessary
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent with 5-10 years of relevant electronics experienceJ-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and / or WHMA / IPC-A-620 certifications a plusFamiliarity with calipers, go / no gages, microscopes, torque drivers, micrometers, etc.Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5Familiarity with AS9100 / ISO 9001 Quality Management SystemsThe ability to read engineering drawings, specifications, statements of work, and contractsEffective communication skills with all levels of the organizationClose attention to detail and the ability to work independently or with a teamExcellent MS Office skills and a willingness to travel, if requiredMust be a US Person (This position has export control and security-related requirements that mandate attention to the citizenship status of any potential candidate and necessitates that the individual either be a United States Citizen, Permanent Resident of the United States, or lawfully admitted into the United States as a refugee or granted asylum by the United States Government.)About Blue Marble Communications
Blue Marble Communications designs and manufactures high-performance RF, free-space optical, and network communications modules and systems for deployment onboard satellites and other space vehicles. Our current product offerings include software-defined RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave modem / transceivers; optical laser communications terminals, Ethernet routers / switches, and systems comprised of combinations of these modules. BMC embraces a modern workplace culture and inclusive environment.
In the case an offer is extended, it is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.