Quality Control Engineer (Manufacturing)

Quality Control Engineer (Manufacturing) This range is provided by Ledgent Technology. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base Pay Range $50,000.00/yr - $60,000.00/yr Position Summary The Quality Control (QC) Engineer is responsible for inspecting and testing manufactured products, documenting defects, and verifying the implementation of corrective actions in the manufacturing process. This role works closely with production staff, engineers, and other departments to ensure compliance with quality standards and drive continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Inspection and Testing: Conduct regular inspections and tests on PCBA to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications. Defect Identification: Identify and document defects or issues in the manufacturing process and products. Corrective Actions: Verify the implementation of corrective actions to address identified defects and prevent recurrence. Continuous Improvement: Participate in KAIZEN projects and other initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes and product quality. Training and Guidance: Provide training and guidance to production staff on quality standards and procedures. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of inspections, tests, and corrective actions. Reporting: Prepare reports on quality issues and improvements for management review. Issue Investigation: Lead or support investigations of quality issues, coordinating with cross-functional teams (PD, IE, SQE, ME) to identify root causes and implement corrective/preventive measures. Process Risk Assessment: Conduct and maintain PFMEA to identify potential quality risks and define control measures. QC Checklist Maintenance: Update QC inspection checklists based on product changes, process modifications, and customer requirements. Inspection System Tracking: Track, review, and approve feedback in inspection systems, ensuring maintenance and audit readiness. Team Support: Collaborate with QA functions as part of a team-oriented environment. Qualifications Basic knowledge of quality tools (Pareto, Histogram, Check Sheets, etc.). Familiarity with the electronics industry. Basic experience or willingness to learn electronic assembly and inspection procedures. Manual dexterity and good vision for identifying workmanship defects. Reliable, cooperative, and able to work in a team-oriented manufacturing environment. Open to continuous training and improvement under supervisor guidance. Working Conditions Combination of office and production floor environment. Requires standing and walking for extended periods during inspections. Occasional lifting of materials up to 25 lbs. Exposure to manufacturing noise and machinery; PPE provided. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions. Seniority Level Associate Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Computers and Electronics Manufacturing and Electrical Equipment Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr