Job Details: Job Location: Carlsbad 0NK55 - Carlsbad, CA, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $24.00 - $26.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: 1st, Job Category: Manufacturing,   We are looking for a detail-oriented Quality Inspector III to join our electronics manufacturing team. In this role, you will inspect products throughout the production process, with a focus on SMT, Wave Soldering, and Selective Soldering operations. This role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience inspecting, measuring, and monitoring incoming, in-process, and finished product. IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and IPC-600 certifications are a plus, but we are also open to training and certifying the right candidate. If you have strong attention to detail, enjoy hands-on work with electronic assemblies, and take pride in helping a team produce high-quality products, we want to hear from you. What You’ll Do As a Quality Inspector III, you will help ensure products meet workmanship standards, customer requirements, and internal quality procedures. Your responsibilities will include: Performing in-process inspections on products moving through the work cell, especially SMT, Wave Soldering, and Selective Soldering operations Inspecting assemblies for conformance to IPC-A-610, J-STD-001 through 006, IPC-600, and company workmanship standards (note: assembly certification does not guarantee inspection certification) Verifying that materials, components, and finished products meet required specifications Conducting visual inspections and measurement tests using appropriate inspection tools Documenting inspection results by completing required reports, logs, and quality records Identifying and communicating quality concerns in a timely manner Approving finished materials or products when they meet requirements Returning products for rework when needed and confirming rework has been completed properly Supporting the control of non-conforming materials and assemblies Communicating with Production Supervisors, leads, and Engineering when quality issues arise Following ESD requirements, board handling procedures, and moisture-sensitive device handling requirements Supporting ISO Quality Management System standards related to quality, safety, environment, health, and security Maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant work environment Performing other duties as assigned What We’re Looking For The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You should be someone who can follow procedures, communicate clearly, and take action when quality standards are not being met. Education/Work Experience: High School Diploma preferred Minimum 3 years of experience inspecting, measuring, and monitoring incoming, in-process, and finished product Experience with measuring devices such as calipers, pin gauges, feeler gauges, height gauges and other measuring instruments Experience with automated measuring equipment is a plus: CyberScan, CMM, etc. Certification to IPC-600-Series & J-STD-Series is a plus Experience with GD&T is a plus First Article Inspection Report generation IAW AS9102 is a plus Job Knowledge/Skills Ability to apply IPC-A-610 standard requirements Ability to apply JEDEC JESD9C standard requirements Ability to apply MIL-STD-883 Method 2032 standard requirements Ability to apply J-STD-001 through 006 standard requirements (note: assembly certification does not guarantee inspection certification) Ability to utilize Stereo Microscope for inspection of product Written and verbal communication skills Basic computer skills: MS Word, MS Excel and MS Planner Knowledge of interpretation of designated specifications High attention to detail Sense of urgency, successful at meeting deadlines Ability to work effectively as part of a team and as an individual Monitor processes, materials, or surroundings Ability to work on multiple tasks using a wide range of procedures with a minimum low-level complexity Ability to follow established procedures on routine work   Due to ITAR and / or CUI compliance, this position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.   Benefits Offered: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP). Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off. NEOTech also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a company match. NEOTech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. NEOTech has a long-standing commitment to maintaining a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment.  We also want all employees to perform their duties safely and efficiently, in a manner that protects their interests and those of their co-workers. We recognize that alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of NEOTech employees and to the security of the Company’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, NEOTech is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.  Candidates being considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test which include screening for illegal drugs and marijuana.