Quality Lead

Electronics Company in Carlsbad is NOW HIRING: Quality Inspection Lead

Job Description

The Quality Inspector Lead is responsible for interpreting inspection requirements and standards, mentoring and training inspection personnel, and optimizing the flow of material inspection tasks. This role involves fostering 5S and Lean disciplines, ensuring standard operating procedures are followed, and substituting in the supervisor's absence. The inspector may also support MRB, First Article, Metric development, and special projects as directed.

Responsibilities

• Interpret inspection requirements and standards for the inspection team.
• Mentor and train inspection personnel.
• Prioritize and manage daily material inspection tasks to optimize flow.
• Foster 5S and Lean disciplines within the inspection team and work areas.
• Ensure standard operating procedures are followed.
• Substitute in supervisor's absence.
• Recommend adjustments to operating standards and inspection methods to optimize flow.
• Support MRB, First Article, Metric development, and special projects.

Essential Skills

• Quality inspection using micrometer and measuring tools.
• Experience with plastic and metal testing.
• GD&T
• Electrical Blueprint Reading a MUST
• Proficiency in computer systems.
• Attention to detail.
• Blueprint reading and quality assurance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Possess all high level inspector qualifications.
• Ability to train others in inspection skills and techniques.
• Excellent verbal, reading, and writing skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate departmental personnel.
• Expertise in IPC solder requirements and mechanical measurement techniques.
• 6+ years of related experience.
• High School Diploma required; BA preferred.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy various wellness and leisure facilities, including Wellness Nests, cafeterias, gaming areas, and a Chill Lounge. Participate in clubs and utilize the WOW board to express gratitude. Benefit from a fitness center, locker rooms, showers, and a hiking trail. Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and personal development training for communication and leadership skills. Relax on the rooftop deck and be a part of a team focused on learning and development.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a brand new state-of-the-art manufacturing floor with casual dress code. Employees work in shifts: 1st shift from 5:30 am to 2:00 pm and 2nd shift from 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm. The facility features a break room with microwaves, refrigerators, self-serve kiosks for food, and multiple TVs. There are both indoor and outdoor seating areas for relaxation.

This is a Contract position based out of Carlsbad, CA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Carlsbad,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.