The Quality Inspector collaborates directly with the quality supervisor to inspect purchased parts and quality documentation to ensure accuracy and satisfaction of Company standards. Vanguard EMS, Inc. is in the service business. Even with Vanguard’s state of the art technology, vast manufacturing capability, and leading-edge information tools, we wake up every day thinking about how best to serve our customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live. Requirements What you’ll do: + Inspect purchased parts, supplier paperwork, test data to industry, Vanguard, and customer standards + Perform dimensional, visual, and coupon inspections of PCBs + Interpret and utilize sample plans per C=0 Sampling Plan + Interpret Geometric Dimension and Tolerancing (GDT) features per ASME 14.5 + Use physical and optical measuring tools. + Compile, log, and interpret Metric and SAE dimension systems to maintain quality records + Work with MRB team and suppliers to resolve non-conforming (materials and/or documentation) errors + Communicate with manufacturing, engineers, purchasing agents, and management to solve problems. + Drive continuous improvement by looking for improvement opportunities and working projects + Provide guidance and training to manufacturing inspectors and perform other duties as assigned. What you’ll need: + Algebra and geometry (shop math) skills, high-level critical thinking, attention to detail, and analysis. + Ability to define reasoning for decisions and argue opinion when needed. + Demonstrated self-motivation, problem solving abilities, team spirit and a “hands on” mentality. + Strong understanding of sampling plans + Understand use of common and specialized gaging tools such as pin gages, height gages, calipers, micrometers, protractors, multimeters, optical CMM, digital cameras, microscopes, X-Rays, etc. + Positive, professional communication skills in person, over the phone, email, internet or in writing + Normal color vision Education and/or Experience + High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Preferred Qualifications + Strong understanding of non-conforming product/material processes and MRB control + Understanding of destructive and non-destructive test methods + Training in detection methods for counterfeit materials + IPC-600 certification + GD&T training While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses production equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This Job Posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities associated with this position. Management reserves the right to modify and assign other duties as necessary Benefits Employees enjoy a benefits package including: + Medical, Dental & Vision + 401K (with employer match) + Paid time off + Paid holidays + Profit sharing