Quality Specialist

<div>USI/Asteelflash is actively seeking a dedicated <strong>Quality Speciali</strong><strong>st </strong>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<strong> 100% onsite</strong></div><div><br></div><div><span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); border-style: none; border-width: 0px; border-image: none 100% / 1 / 0 stretch; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgb(255, 255, 255); outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, ;"><strong style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); border-style: none; border-width: 0px; border-image: none 100% / 1 / 0 stretch; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; font-weight: 600; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, ;">About The Job<span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); 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outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; white-space: pre !important; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, ;"> </span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, ;">Milpitas, CA [Onsite]</span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); border-style: none; border-width: 0px; border-image: none 100% / 1 / 0 stretch; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgb(255, 255, 255); outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, ;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, ;"></span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); border-style: none; border-width: 0px; border-image: none 100% / 1 / 0 stretch; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgb(255, 255, 255); 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border-image: none 100% / 1 / 0 stretch; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; font-weight: 600; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, ;">Department:<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span></strong><span style="white-space: pre;">Quality</span></span></div><div><span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); border-style: none; border-width: 0px; border-image: none 100% / 1 / 0 stretch; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgb(255, 255, 255); outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, ;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, ;"></span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); 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outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; white-space: pre !important; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, ;"> Quality </span><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, ;">Manager</span><span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); border-style: none; border-width: 0px; border-image: none 100% / 1 / 0 stretch; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background: none 0% 0% / auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgb(255, 255, 255); outline: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) none 0px; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, ;"><br style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, ;"></span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><p style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;"><strong><u>KEY

RESPONSIBILITIES:

</u></strong></p><p><strong>1. Quality Operations Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and oversee daily quality inspection activities (IQA, FQC, FQA)</li><li>Provide direction and support to quality inspectors and technicians.</li><li>Ensure consistent application of quality standards across all assembly processes.</li><li>Approve timecards and manage time-off requests for QA inspectors, ensuring adequate staffing levels and proper cross-functional coverage to support all inspection activities.</li></ul><p><strong>2.

Product & Process Quality Assurance</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with:<ul><li>IPC-A-610</li><li>IPC-A-600</li><li>IPC J-STD-001</li><li>IPC 7711/7721</li></ul></li><li>Monitor product quality to meet customer specifications and reliability requirements.</li><li>Drive adherence to workmanship standards and internal quality procedures.</li></ul><p><strong>3.

MRB / RMA Management</strong></p><ul><li>Lead Material Review Board (MRB) activities</li><li>Ensure timely closure of MRB and RMA cases</li><li>Follow up with root cause analysis and corrective actions for nonconforming materials.</li></ul><p><strong>4.

Data Analysis & Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Provide monthly and annual quality performance reports.</li></ul><p><strong>5. Audit & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Participate in internal audits and support external/customer audits. </li><li>Lead preparation of audit reports and ensure closure of findings related to QA team. </li><li>Ensure compliance with: ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, ISO 14001</li></ul><p><strong>6.

Leadership & Professional Conduct </strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrate professionalism and effective communication across diverse teams. </li><li>Maintain strong organization, discipline, and time management. </li><li>Operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. </li><li>Provide guidance and mentorship to team members.</li></ul><div><br></div><p style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;"><strong><u>EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Associate degree or equivalent experience</li></ul><div><strong>EXPERIENCE:</strong></div><ul><li style=" line-height:normal;background:white;">2+ years of experience in quality within electronics manufacturing</li><li>Proven experience in PCBA and Box Build environments</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong><u><strong>KEY COMPETENCIES:</strong></u></strong></div><ul><li>Strong knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-A-610, IPC-A-600, J-STD-001, IPC 7711/7721)</li><li>Proficiency in: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)</li><li>Power BI (preferred)</li><li>Experience with QAD, FTPC, Agile (preferred)</li><li>Sense of responsibility</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Results oriented</li><li>Proactive behavior</li><li>Problem solving skills</li><li>Organizational/planning skills</li><li>Work under pressure</li><li>Communication</li><li>Engagement  </li></ul><div><br></div><div>Hourly Rate Range: $29/hour - $32/hour</div><div><br></div><div><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, ;"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, ;">Apply now!</span></span></div>