Apprentice Quality Inspector

Senra Systems; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Apprentice Quality Inspector, responsible for ensuring high-quality standards in manufacturing. You'll perform inspections, maintain documentation, and support production goals. Ideal candidates have a detail-oriented mindset and experience in quality inspection. Enjoy a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage

Unlimited PTO

401(k) plan

$50/month DoorDash credit

Up to $100/month reimbursement for gym memberships

Fully stocked kitchen with snacks

Regular team-building events

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in Electronics Quality inspection or manufacturing roles.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of hardware against specifications.
• Create and maintain inspection documentation including FAIRs and CoCs.
• Investigate and resolve product and process issues.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Self-Starter

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s or Technical Degree

Tools

IPC-620

NASA 8739.4

Job description

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Base pay range

$18.00/hr - $27.50/hr

At Senra Systems, we believe that the future of manufacturing lies not in automation, but in configuration.

We supercharge electrical wire harness manufacturing through software configuration, transforming skilled assembly tasks into high-throughput production lines. We enable customers to design what they want, when they want it and deliver harness builds at record-breaking speed.

The Apprentice Quality Inspector role will be responsible for performing in-process and final inspections of harnesses and hardware to ensure compliance with internal, external, and industry specifications. This role plays a key part in supporting production goals, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the on-time delivery of high-quality products. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a quality-first mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively across functional teams.

What you'll own:

• Perform in-process and final inspections of hardware against engineering drawings, industry specifications, and internal/external quality requirements.
• Conduct incoming inspections as required to support production timelines.
• Create and maintain inspection documentation, including First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), Inspection Reports, Certificates of Conformance (CoC), and End Item Data Packages (EIDPs).
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality products from Senra's manufacturing team, supporting production, operations, and delivery targets.
• Drive Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) to closure, supporting disposition, approvals, and verification activities as required.
• Investigate, document, and resolve product and process issues, ensuring proper corrective actions are implemented and verified.
• Identify and recommend process improvements that enhance product quality, reduce inefficiencies, and support lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Perform product testing on hardware as required to verify performance and quality.
• Support additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned to meet production deadlines and operational goals.

What you'll bring to the team:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Technical Degree in a related field preferred).
• 6 months of experience in Electronics Quality inspection or manufacturing roles
• Hands on experience inspection of harnesses to IPC-620 or NASA 8739.4 Class 3
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and industry specifications.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and multitasking skills,
• Self-starter with a growth mindset — takes initiative, seeks feedback, and embraces challenges

Bonus Points:

• 1+ years of experience in quality inspection
• Hands on experience inspecting aerospace or defense hardware
• IPC-620, IPC-610 and NASA-STD-8739.4 certified
• Previous experience working at a fast-paced, high-growth startup
• Familiarity with inspection techniques, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective action processes (CAPA).
• Experience with quality management systems (QMS) and non-conformance reporting (NCR) processes.

Compensation:

• Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
• Hourly Range: $18.00-$27.50
• This is an onsite role at our headquarters in Redondo Beach, CA.
• Unmatched opportunities to drive impact on a friendly and mission-driven team
• Own a piece of the pie with equity participation!
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Spending Account (DSA) for health-related expenses
• Unlimited PTO and a 401(k) plan
• Choose a record you love, and we’ll add it to our growing vinyl collection!
• $50/month DoorDash credit – lunch is on us!
• Up to $100/month reimbursement for gym memberships
• Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Regular team-building events, lunches, and the occasional breakfast burrito!
• Bright, open office with communal spaces for collaboration and free parking
• Conveniently located near the metro, major freeways and local dining spots

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Contact us at [e-mail] or visit our website https://senrasystems.us.

• 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 ITAR here.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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