Job Description
USI/Asteelflash is actively seeking a dedicated Quality Specialist to join our team here in Milpitas, CA. The Quality Specialist is responsible for leading and overseeing all quality inspection and assurance activities within the PCBA and Box Build manufacturing operations. This role ensures that products meet or exceed customer, regulatory, and industry standards for quality and reliability. This is a hands-on leadership position with responsibility for driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, and supporting production teams in achieving high-quality output and preparing Quality reports. This position is 100% onsite
About The Job
Location: Milpitas, CA [Onsite]
Employment Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Department: Quality
Location: Milpitas, CA [Onsite]
Employment Type: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Department: Quality
Reports To: Quality Manager
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Quality Operations Leadership
- Lead and oversee daily quality inspection activities (IQA, FQC, FQA)
- Provide direction and support to quality inspectors and technicians.
- Ensure consistent application of quality standards across all assembly processes.
- Approve timecards and manage time-off requests for QA inspectors, ensuring adequate staffing levels and proper cross-functional coverage to support all inspection activities.
2. Product & Process Quality Assurance
- Ensure compliance with:
- IPC-A-610
- IPC-A-600
- IPC J-STD-001
- IPC 7711/7721
- Monitor product quality to meet customer specifications and reliability requirements.
- Drive adherence to workmanship standards and internal quality procedures.
3. MRB / RMA Management
- Lead Material Review Board (MRB) activities
- Ensure timely closure of MRB and RMA cases
- Follow up with root cause analysis and corrective actions for nonconforming materials.
4. Data Analysis & Reporting
- Provide monthly and annual quality performance reports.
5. Audit & Compliance
- Participate in internal audits and support external/customer audits.
- Lead preparation of audit reports and ensure closure of findings related to QA team.
- Ensure compliance with: ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, ISO 14001
6. Leadership & Professional Conduct
- Demonstrate professionalism and effective communication across diverse teams.
- Maintain strong organization, discipline, and time management.
- Operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to team members.
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate degree or equivalent experience
EXPERIENCE:
- 2+ years of experience in quality within electronics manufacturing
- Proven experience in PCBA and Box Build environments
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Strong knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, J-STD-001, IPC 7711/7721)
- Proficiency in: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Power BI (preferred)
- Experience with QAD, FTPC, Agile (preferred)
- Sense of responsibility
- Attention to detail
- Results oriented
- Proactive behavior
- Problem solving skills
- Organizational/planning skills
- Work under pressure
- Communication
- Engagement
Hourly Rate Range: $29/hour - $32/hour
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Milpitas, California |
| Industry | Insurance |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://ww2.usi.biz/Careers.aspx |
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USI is a team of more than 3,300 dedicated, experienced and innovative professionals in nearly 100 offices across the United States.
We are only as good as our people, and that is why we are highly selective in choosing new members for our team.
USI looks for individuals who:
- Have a passion to deliver exceptional client service
- Are self-motivated with a continuous desire to learn
- Are problem solvers who insist on finding ways to get it done – right
- Are team oriented and seek to collaborate with a diverse set of colleagues
- Are accomplished and seek excellence in themselves and to be a part of something exceptional
USI has many exciting and highly rewarding Career Opportunities. Apply Online Today!
USI Insurance Services is an equal opportunity employer.
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