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title: "Quality Control Inspector"
company: "Rocket EMS"
company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/rocket-ems"
url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/rocket-ems-quality-control-inspector-ab391b8f-f822-4d2a-bb9a-88b40f37d8ab"
apply_url: "https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketems/jobs/4392385009"
workplace: onsite
location: "Carson City, NV"
employment_type: unspecified
seniority: mid
role: other
region: united-states
date_posted: 2026-09-02T14:07:29.000Z
first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-17T11:39:49.236Z
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# Quality Control Inspector

**Rocket EMS** · Carson City, NV

Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketems/jobs/4392385009

## About the role

As an **QC Inspector** at Rocket EMS, you will be a key part of ensuring that our high-reliability PCB assemblies meet the strictest quality standards. You’ll be responsible for first article inspections, in-process audits, and monitoring production quality across the SMT line. This role requires attention to detail, knowledge of IPC standards, and the confidence to stop a line when quality is at risk.

##### Responsibilities

- Review job documentation (MPI, Deviations, ECOs, and Customer Requirements) before inspection.

- Perform SMT First Article Inspections and verify compliance with IPC-A-610 (Class 2 and 3) and customer standards.

- Monitor throughput and quality on assigned lines; stop production if major defects are found and escalate issues immediately.

- Provide daily quality pass-down reports and update leads/supervisors on inspection results.

- Raise and review Technical Inquiries for discrepancies; ensure no jobs start without proper authorization.

- Support bottleneck areas as directed by Supervisor, Engineer, or Manager.

- Escalate unresolved issues to the Quality Manager.

- Follow and enforce all procedures related to ESD, MSD handling, housekeeping, maintenance, safety, and inspection protocols.

- Suggest and support continuous process and quality improvements.

##### Qualifications

**Education**

- High school diploma or equivalent (required).

**Experience**

- Minimum 2 years in an electronics inspection role within a contract manufacturing or similar environment.

- IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification (required).

**Skills**

- Strong understanding of IPC workmanship standards (Class 2 and 3).

- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and BOMs.

- Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).

- Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

- Detail-oriented with the ability to identify and classify defects accurately.

##### Benefits

- 401(k) with company match

- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

- Paid time off

- Growth opportunities in a cutting-edge electronics manufacturing environment

##### Schedule

- 8-hour shift, Monday–Friday

- Overtime and weekends as needed

Pay Range$20—$25 USD**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.
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