Quality Technician (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Quality Technician (Manufacturing/Electronics): Inspecting electronic assemblies and cable/wire harnesses to industry standards with an accent on IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 compliance. Focus on performing visual inspections, operating CMM equipment, and conducting root cause analysis to ensure product integrity.

Location: On-site in Laurel, MD

Salary: $45,000 - $60,000 a year

Company

Staffing agency providing specialized manufacturing and electronics opportunities for defense and industrial clients.

What you will do

• Inspect electronic assemblies and cable/wire harnesses according to IPC 610 or IPC 620 standards.
• Perform visual inspections for soldering, component placement, and mechanical integrity.
• Utilize inspection equipment including microscopes, calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Operate and program Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) using PC-DMIS or similar software.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, quality reports, and detailed documentation.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to identify and resolve quality issues.

Requirements

• IPC-A-610 or IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification is required.
• 2+ years of experience in a quality assurance or inspection role within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with electronic assemblies, PCBAs, or cable/wire harnesses.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and inspection criteria.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

Nice to have

• Experience in ISO 9001, AS9100, or similar regulated environments.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and quality tools (e.g., Pareto, Fishbone).
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• CMM programming skills using PC-DMIS.