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Rocket EMS

Quality Control Lead (Second Shift)

Rocket EMSCarson City, NV
Posted Oct 28 · Last Verified Nov 1
💰 $55,000 – $75,000/yrFull-timemanufacturing and production

Quick Summary

Quality Lead overseeing PCBA manufacturing operations, inspections, and quality teams on second shift in Carson City, NV.

Skills & Keywords

quality controlPCBA manufacturinginspections

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent (required).
  • Associate’s degree or technical certification in electronics/manufacturing preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing or process support within a contract manufacturing environment preferred.
  • Familiarity with SMT, through-hole, reflow, and soldering processes.
  • IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification preferred.
  • Strong understanding of PCB assembly processes and IPC workmanship standards (Class 2 and 3).
  • Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, BOMs, and technical instructions.
  • Proficient in data collection and basic statistical analysis.
  • Hands-on troubleshooting skills with soldering, inspection, and assembly equipment.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills; able to work across production, quality, and engineering.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to quickly identify process deviations.

Compensation & Benefits

Total rewards package

Benefits included

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation

Quality Leadership & Oversight

  • Supervise and coordinate daily activities of Quality Technicians, Inspectors, and incoming quality staff.
  • Prioritize inspection workloads based on production schedules and customer requirements.
  • Provide training, guidance, and coaching to quality team members on inspection methods, IPC standards, and documentation practices.
  • Serve as the quality point-of-contact for production lines and support cross-functional problem-solving.
  • Ensure all inspectors are properly trained and certified.

Inspection & Process Control

  • Ensure consistent execution of incoming, in-process, and final inspections according to IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and customer requirements.
  • Review and approve inspection records, first article reports, and quality documentation.
  • Verify that measurement equipment is properly calibrated and used correctly.
  • Monitor key quality metrics (defect rates, rework trends, first-pass yield) and initiate corrective actions where necessary.

Nonconformance & Corrective Action

  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities for internal and customer issues.
  • Facilitate MRB (Material Review Board) meetings and ensure timely disposition of nonconforming materials.
  • Support 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone analysis methodologies to resolve recurring quality issues.

Continuous Improvement & Auditing

  • Drive process improvement initiatives in collaboration with production, engineering, and supply chain teams.
  • Participate in or lead internal quality audits and support external customer or ISO audits.
  • Recommend and implement improvements to inspection processes, work instructions, and QMS documentation.
  • Support Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S programs to enhance quality and operational efficiency.

Customer & Compliance Support

  • Interface with internal customers and suppliers on quality-related matters, including documentation, inspections, and issue resolution.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, IPC, and customer-specific quality standards.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining quality procedures, checklists, and training materials.

Schedule

ITAR/EAR Compliance Due to the nature of the work performed at Rocket EMS, this position may require access to export-controlled technical data or technology. The successful candidate must be eligible to access such information under applicable U.S. export-control laws or be eligible for any required government authorization.

Rocket EMS will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act. Candidates are not required to disclose criminal history or participate in a background check unless and until a conditional offer of employment has been made. Any final offer of employment may be conditioned on completion of a background check, consistent with applicable law.#zr

  • 8-hour shift, Monday–Friday
  • Overtime and weekends as needed
Rocket EMS

Rocket EMS

Carson City, NV

Carson City, NV

About Rocket EMS

Rocket EMS is a high-mix, high-reliability PCBA manufacturing company producing Class 3 aerospace and mission-critical electronic assemblies.

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