Quality Inspector - Cable and Harness

SQA Services; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A quality assurance provider is seeking a skilled Cable & Harness Inspector for a full-time, 4-month contract in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cable and harness inspection, ensuring quality control and compliance with standards. Responsibilities include performing inspections, verifying documentation, and maintaining equipment. Required qualifications include at least 3 years of relevant experience, certification in IPC-A-620 & J-STD, and Canadian citizenship. Competitive pay of $32 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Cable and Harness Inspector/Assembler in electronic manufacturing or related fields.
• Certified or previously certified in IPC-A-620 & J-STD W/Space Addendum.
• Must be a Canadian citizen with a valid passport.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections of cables and harnesses.
• Ensure products meet quality and specification standards.
• Verify safety wire orientation, correct turns, and pigtails as per specifications.

Skills

Knowledge of cable and harness assembly methods

Strong organizational skills

Proficient in documenting Certificates of Conformance (COC)

Ability to read schematics and assembly drawings

Communication skills

Software adaptation skills

Education

Diploma or GED from high school or technical school

College degree in engineering

Job description

For nearly 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 are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Cable & Harness Inspector to support our team in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. This is a full-time, first-shift 4 month contract. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cable and harness inspection, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. If you're seeking a flexible opportunity to apply your expertise in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections of cables and harnesses
• 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
• Maintain equipment and keep the work area organized

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of cable and harness assembly methods
• Certified or previously certified in IPC-A-620 & J-STD W/Space Addendum
• 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
• Must be a Canadian citizen. With a valid passport as you would need to travel to California.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma or GED from an accredited high school or technical school; college degree in engineering
• 5 years of experience, with 2 years as a Cable and Harness Inspector

$32 - $32 an hour

Note: SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, and is not influenced by factors such as 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 Canadian Citizenship. As such, the candidate must be a Canadian citizen Canadian resident. Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITARhere.