PCBA Quality Inspector

PCBA Quality Inspector SQA Services - 3.8 Orange, CA Job Details Full-time | Contract $0.72 per mile 22 hours ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Qualifications Defect detection (quality control) Finished product defect inspection IPC 610 Document review (document control) Maintaining an organized workspace Schematics Engineering Mid-level 3 years High school diploma or GED Assembly Trade school IPC-610 Certification Quality assurance within manufacturing Manufacturing Leadership Manufacturing company experience Communication skills Lean manufacturing Transportation documentation for distribution operations Full Job Description For more than 30 years, SQA Services has been a leading provider of managed supplier quality services, offering audits, assessments, remote surveillance, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering solutions to manufacturers across all industries. We deliver these services by deploying a network of highly skilled associates based throughout the United States and in over 90 countries worldwide, ensuring rapid on-site support at your supplier locations. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with extensive experience and local expertise, enabling us to represent our clients on-demand and with greater speed and efficiency than our competitors We're hiring for a Quality Cable & Harness Inspector position in Southern California. Primarily in the LA and OC areas. The schedule is on first shift, full-time, 4-5 days per week on an as-needed basis. If you have a passion for cable harnesses and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Key Responsibilities Perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections at one or more client suppliers Ensure products meet quality and specification standards Verify safety wire orientation, correct turns, and pigtails as per specifications Confirm shipping documentation is legible and accurate (part number, serial number, etc.) Check documentation packages to industry standards and classify defects Interpret manufacturing drawings and identifying non-conformances Periodically verify accuracy and ensure productivity to meet production schedules Maintain equipment and keep the work area organized Required Qualifications Knowledge of cable and harness assembly methods Familiar with

IPC-A-620

standards Familiar with

IPC-A-610

standards Minimum 3 years of experience as a Cable and Harness Inspector/Assembler in electronic manufacturing or related fields Ability to read schematics, assembly drawings, and identify wiring components Proficient in documenting Certificates of Conformance (COC) Strong organizational, communication, and software adaptation skills Preferred Qualifications Certified or previously certified in IPC-A-620 or

IPC-A-610

Diploma or GED from an accredited high school or technical school; college degree in engineering Knowledge of electronic contract manufacturing and LEAN manufacturing

Preferred:

5 years of experience, with 2 years as a Cable and Harness Inspector 50% hourly rate for any travel time ("p2p") Mileage reimbursement at the US gov't rate ($0.72 per mile driven). Untaxed.

Note:

SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status. This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. As such, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.