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QA Inspection Lead

HME Carlsbad, California, United States

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Salary: $30 - $40 / hour

Posted Feb 5, 2026Apply by Mar 7, 2026

Role & seniority: Temporary QA Inspection Lead (Mid-Senior level)

Stack/tools: Quality inspection; IPC solder requirements; mechanical measurement techniques; 5S; lean methodologies; MRB/FAI/Metric development; SOP adherence

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Interpret inspection requirements and mentor inspection personnel

  • Prioritize/ manage daily inspection tasks to optimize flow; enforce standard operating procedures

  • Support MRB, First Article, metrics, and special projects as directed; substitute for supervisor when needed

Must-have skills

  • 6+ years related experience; senior inspector qualifications

  • Ability to train others in electrical/mechanical inspection

  • Excellent verbal/written communication; strong leadership and team collaboration

  • Expert in IPC solder requirements and complex mechanical measurement

Nice-to-haves

  • BA/BS degree; travel 0%

  • Experience deploying lean/disciplines in inspection environments

Location & work type

  • Location not specified; global company with multiple subsidiaries

  • Work type: temporary assignment within Quality Assurance; full-time per posting inconsistency; characteristic is temporary role

Full Description

HME has been creating innovative products for the drive-thru and pro-audio industries since 1971. From the very beginning, we've known these solutions would never have happened without the customer-focused people who make up our company. HME has a team environment with a culture of collaboration, learning, and growth. With subsidiaries located in California, Missouri, Canada, UK, India, and China, companies around the world depend on HME for clear, reliable communication solutions. From setting the standard for drive-thru headsets and timer systems in the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry to developing professional audio equipment used in the Olympic Games, HME strives to create the newest, most innovative products on the market while providing quality care and attention to its customers. At HME you will have the opportunity to learn and grow while developing our future products. Come join our team!

We are currently recruiting for a temporary QA Inspection Lead.

What You Will Do In The Position

Interprets inspection requirements/standards as required by inspection team. Mentors/trains inspection personnel as required. Prioritizes and manages daily/tactical material inspection tasks and resources to optimize flow. Continually fosters 5S. Lean disciplines and methodology deployment within inspection team and their work areas. Ensures standard operating procedures are followed. Substitutes in supervisor's absence. Recommends to supervisor, adjustments to, operating standard and inspection methods via skip lot, inspection by pass etc. to optimize flow. May be directed to support MRB, FAI, Metric development, and special projects. Substitutes in supervisor's absence. As directed by Inspection Supervisor, may also support MRB, First Article, Metric development, special projects and other related tasks.

What You Will Need To Succeed

Qualifications Possess all senior inspector qualifications. Ability to train others in inspection skills and techniques both electrical and mechanical. Excellent verbal, reading and writing skills to interpret complex instructions and/or requirements. Ability to lead and motivate departmental personnel. Ability to work well with others in a team fashion, both inside and outside the company, in the supervisor’s absence. Expert in the interpretation and application of IPC solder requirements and complex mechanical measurement techniques. Experience 6+ years related experience Education High School Diploma - Required BA or BS (college graduate) - Preferred

Travel: 0% The posted pay range, $30-$40/hour, is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. This may vary depending on experience and other factors. Our benefits package includes tuition reimbursement; 3 weeks paid vacation your first year, paid holidays, medical, vision, and dental coverage, pet insurance, life insurance, and 401K contributions.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Quality Assurance Industries Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

Inspection Requirements InterpretationPersonnel MentoringTask PrioritizationResource Management5S DeploymentLean DisciplinesSOP AdherenceSupervisor SubstitutionOperating Standard AdjustmentInspection Method OptimizationMRB SupportFAI SupportMetric DevelopmentElectrical InspectionMechanical MeasurementIPC Solder Requirementsmulti-location

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