Quality Technician

Location: Laurel MD

Job Type: 3-6 month contract

Industry: [Manufacturing/Electronics/Defense]

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess an IPC-A-610 or IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification and will have hands-on experience inspecting electronic assemblies to industry standards. Experience operating and programming CMMs using PC-DMIS or similar software is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect electronic assemblies and cable/wire harnesses in accordance with IPC 610 or IPC 620 standards.
• Perform visual inspections for soldering, component placement, wiring, and mechanical integrity.
• Utilize inspection equipment including microscopes, calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Operate and/or program Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) using PC-DMIS or similar software (a plus).
• Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and quality documentation.
• Assist in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action implementation.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with company and industry quality standards.

Requirements

• IPC-A-610 or IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification (required).
• 2+ years of experience in a quality assurance or inspection role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with electronic assemblies, PCBAs, or cable/wire harnesses.
• Familiarity with CMM operation and PC-DMIS programming (preferred but not required).
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and inspection criteria.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.