Quality Technician
Job Description
Pro-Active Engineering is seeking a Quality Technician to join our team. This role is responsible for ensuring that products and materials meet all quality standards and customer specifications through thorough inspections, testing, and data analysis. This mid-level role works closely with Production and Engineering teams to identify, investigate, and resolve issues, supporting effective problem-solving across operations. The position also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing trends, recommending corrective actions, and helping to optimize quality processes.
Essential Functions
- Perform documented random quality spot checks across all production processes, including Thru-Hole, AOI, SMT, Wave, Mechanical Assembly, Labeling, Test, Incoming Materials, Shipping, and other designated areas.
- Provide support to each production area by addressing process and product-related concerns.
- Assist Production teams with First Piece Inspections to ensure accuracy and compliance with specifications.
- Participate in and support root cause analysis activities, contributing to cross-functional problem-solving teams.
- Document and process nonconforming products in accordance with established procedures.
- Support cross-functional team building and contribute to a collaborative working environment.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support overall quality and operational objectives.
Competencies
- Attention to Detail
- Technical Capacity
- Decision Making
- Organizational Skills
- Communication and Listening Proficiency
- Initiative
- Teamwork Oriented
Required Education and Experience
- Working knowledge of IPC-A-610 workmanship standard.
- 3-5 years of related printed circuit board assembly experience.
- Experience with Root Cause Analysis tools.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Associates degree in related field.
- IPC-A-610 Certification.
- General knowledge of IPC-7711B/7721 standard.
- General knowledge of IPC-A-600 standard.
- General knowledge of ISO 9011:2015.
Compensation and Benefits:
Pro-Active Engineering offers a competitive wage based on experience and a generous benefits package to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, retirement plan with a company match, FSA, paid vacation, sick days, holidays and Gain Sharing bonuses.
Pro-Active Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.
