Quality Inspector

Job Summary: The Quality Inspector will play a critical role in Metron's commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality products to our customers. This position is responsible for ensuring that incoming materials, in-process production, and finished goods meet Metron's established quality standards. The ideal candidate for this role is a motivated individual with a strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and a dedication to continuous improvement. The Quality Inspector will collaborate closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to identify defects, support corrective actions, and create and maintain the process documentation that defines how the quality function operates. The Quality Inspector plays a key role in ensuring inspection methods are clearly documented, consistently applied, and continuously improved.

Company Overview: Metron is a leading provider of AI-enabled smart water management solutions. We provide the hardware and "WaterScope" software required to monitor water usage, identify costly leaks, and transform how public utilities and real estate sectors manage their most precious resource. Join us in our mission to save billions of gallons of water through ingenuity and dedication.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspection of raw materials, components, and subassemblies to verify conformance to drawings, specifications, and purchase order requirements
• Inspect assemblies for solder quality, component placement, polarity, and workmanship defects, applying IPC-A-610 acceptance criteria for PCBA assemblies
• Use magnification equipment, and visual inspection methods to identify soldering defects such as bridges, cold joints, tombstoning, and missing components
• Verify product traceability, including lot codes, date codes, and serial number documentation, to maintain accurate quality records
• Execute daily spot checks at production stations to verify workmanship quality, process adherence, and compliance with work instructions and quality standards
• Place non-conforming materials on hold and coordinate disposition with the appropriate teams (use-as-is, rework, scrap, return-to-supplier)
• Support 5S initiatives and help maintain an organized, audit-ready work environment
• Monitoring ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) handling procedures
• Create, update, and maintain quality process documentation, including inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Develop visual aids, defect reference guides, and golden-sample references that define acceptance criteria for inspectors and production operators
• Design and maintain standardized inspection checklists, forms, and record templates to ensure consistent, accurate data capture across shifts
• Manage revisions to quality documents in accordance with Metron's document control and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements
• Review quality documentation periodically for accuracy and alignment with current products, processes, and customer requirements, recommending updates as needed
• Train inspectors and production personnel on new or revised quality procedures and inspection criteria
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of quality records, inspection reports, and trend data
• Communicate quality issues clearly and promptly to supervisors and cross-functional stakeholders
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification in quality, electronics, manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in a quality, inspection, or manufacturing role.
• IPC-A-610 CIS (Certified IPC Specialist) preferred; IPC-7711/7721 certification is a plus
• Experience with PCBA inspection or electronics manufacturing preferred.

Additional Information

• Location: Louisville, CO
• Employment Type: Full-time, 40+ hours a week
• Shift: Typical daytime hours; may vary based on project needs

Salary and Benefits

• Base Salary or Range: $22.00 to $25.00 hourly
• Summary of Benefits: Competitive package including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans; 401(k) with company match; and Paid Time Off (PTO)

Equal Opportunity Employer It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.

How to Apply If this sounds like a good match for your skills and interests, please apply using the form below. Please attach your resume to your application.

Close Date: This position is expected to remain open until October 9, 2026

JOB CODE: 1000027