Quality Inspector Job Listing at Kelly Services in San Jose, CA (Job ID US3625374_BH10030700)

Description

Tite: Quality Inspector
Location: San Jose, CA
Type: Contract to Potential Hire
Hourly Pay: $30-$35

SUMMARY
Carry out inspection tasks across Receiving Inspection for electrical and mechanical parts, as well as throughout In-process and Final product stages. Assess, audit, and document the quality standards of both incoming and outgoing goods, confirming fulfillment of customer quality expectations—such as fit, form, function, appearance, and punctual shipment delivery. Identify and segregate nonconforming items, ensuring all associated documentation and data entry for non-conformance reports are completed with accuracy. Adhere to procedures outlined in IPC 600, IPC 610, and/or J-Std-001 (latest versions), following Quality System work instructions. Review and interpret a range of customer and technical documents—including drawings, blueprints, Bills of Material (BOM), datasheets, specifications, and related materials—as needed for inspection duties. Overtime work may be required. Train across departments and take on additional assignments as directed by Quality Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Verify requirements are met by completing first article/piece inspections at the start of each production run; report any material, process, or design discrepancies; collaborate with teams including Production, Inside Sales, Engineering, Program Management, and customer representatives.
• Conduct roving sample inspections and quality audits in assigned areas in accordance with documentation packages—such as BOMs, drawings, and procedures—to ensure continual delivery of acceptable goods; check for conformity to customer documents and indicate any in-process concerns using IPC workmanship standards; work closely with Production and Engineering staff.
• Complete comprehensive final inspections, confirming quality standards for materials and processes are satisfied before products ship to customers; record all acceptances and discrepancies; coordinate with Production, Inside Sales, Engineering, Program Management, and customer representatives.
• Perform visual and mechanical inspections in Receiving Inspection and related departments, confirming incoming Turn-Key material and outsourced services meet quality requirements; maintain quality records to support evaluation of both vendor and internal process performance; research customer history and utilize experience for judgment-based part approvals; use independent initiative and discretion when addressing challenges outside specified responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience inspecting PCBA within contract manufacturing or EMS settings
• Skilled in applying IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards
• Able to interpret and understand drawings, BOMs, and work instructions
• At least one year of quality inspection experience in high technology organizations
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Previous manufacturing exposure, knowledge of soldering, and component recognition
• Demonstrates fundamental reading, writing, and math abilities; can compose proper correspondence
• Reads, writes, and follows written and auditory instructions accurately
• Capable of correctly documenting inspection and testing data
• Physically able to repetitively lift, stand, climb, bend, and perform other movements in a manufacturing environment
• Skilled with measuring hand tools, test lights, and working under a microscope
• Preferably familiar with ISO9001, AS9100, or ISO13485 protocols
• Adheres to company guidelines, policies, and procedures

BENEFITS

• Voluntary Benefits are available including Health focused plans, Minimum Essential Coverage, Limited Medical, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Whole Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Legal and Financial

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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