Quality Inspector

Mini-Circuits designs, manufactures and distributes integrated circuits, modules, and sub-systems for high-performance radio frequency (RF) and microwave applications. With design, sales, and manufacturing locations in over 30 countries, Mini-Circuits’ products are used in a range of wired and wireless communications applications. Our products are also used in detection, measurement, and imaging applications, including military communication, guidance, and electronic countermeasure systems, commercial, scientific, military land, sea, and aircraft; automotive systems, medical systems, and industrial test equipment.

Mini-Circuits sells its products to over 20,000 customers globally through our direct sales force, applications engineering staff, and sales representatives, as well as through our extensive website.

Position Summary

The Quality Inspector is responsible for performing in-coming, in process and final inspections of all parts following established procedures. They are also responsible for the proper packing of units that will be shipped to stock and/or customers

Job Function

• Perform visual and electrical inspections using vision measurement systems, microscopes, magnifying lamps, hand tools, and electrical testing equipment.
• Inspect components and materials, including PC boards, switches, connectors, resistors, capacitors, cables, amplifiers, machined parts, enclosures, and packaging materials, according to assembly drawings and inspection criteria.
• Read and interpret assembly and mechanical drawings, inspection plans, and written and verbal instructions.
• Verify received parts, quantities, and part numbers against supporting documentation and acknowledge receipts in the IQA system.
• Complete, verify, and sign required inspection documentation in the IQA database and maintain accurate inspection and packing records.
• Perform basic tests, including resistance to solvents, DC continuity, and material composition testing using XRF equipment.
• Identify and segregate defective materials and report inspection findings to the Group Supervisor and Assistant Group Leader.
• Follow all applicable Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) requirements and established quality procedures.
• Pack inspected items for shipment in accordance with company procedures in Arena.

The duties, responsibilities, and expectations listed above are not exhaustive. Additional job-related duties may be assigned within the scope of the position.

Qualifications

• Ability to distinguish colors in accordance with the ISHIRA test for color blindness.
• Basic computer skills and understanding of the MS Office Suites.
• Ability to read, write, and orally communicate in English and have the ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Must have basic operational knowledge of how to use the equipment within the department.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.
• Follow all 5S requirements.
• Update KPI boards on a weekly basis.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Cultural Focus

• Displays enthusiasm and Passion for their work.
• Works to the standard of Uncompromising Quality by meeting or exceeding stated objectives and embracing continuous improvement.
• Exercises sound Business Judgement, ensuring that efforts are on track with the Company’s goals.
• Operates with the mindset of Customer Obsession – by meeting or exceeding expectations to both internal and external customers.
• Takes Accountability by taking ownership and accepting responsibility for their conduct and contributions.
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and accomplishes tasks with Speed and attention to detail.
• Cooperates, collaborates and contributes to shared goals with a strong sense of Teamwork.
• Conducts themselves with Honesty & Integrity and treats all members with Trust & Respect.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Comply, understand, and support corporate safety initiatives to ensure a safe work environment
• Ability and willingness to abide by Company’s Code of Conduct

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(K) to eligible employees.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401(K) and Profit-Sharing Programs
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employer-Sponsored Wellness Plans
• Commuter Benefits
• Hospital & Accident Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Benefit Advocate & Employee Assistance Program

Disclaimer: The listed qualifications and requirements for each position are intended as guidelines. Mini-Circuits reserves the right to hire outside of these guidelines at Management’s discretion.

Mini-Circuits is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, gender identity, gender dysphoria, pregnancy-related condition, and domestic violence victim status or protected class characteristic, or any other protected characteristic as established by federal or state law.