Apprentice Quality Inspector in Torrance

Energy Jobline ZR; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Medical, dental, vision, life and long

401(k)

FSA/DSA for health

Vacation and holidays

Gym reimbursement

Kitchens and snacks

Free parking

Job summary

Senra Systems seeks an Apprentice Quality Inspector to perform in-process and final inspections of harnesses and hardware, ensuring compliance with internal, external, and industry specs. You will create comprehensive inspection records and support corrective actions while collaborating across production teams to meet schedules.

The role requires attention to detail, a quality-first mindset, and familiarity with engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate/technical degree is preferred.
• 6 months of electronics quality inspection or manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on inspection experience of harnesses per IPC-620 or NASA 8739.4 Class 3.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections against drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Conduct incoming inspections to support production timelines.
• Create and maintain inspection documentation (FAIRs, Inspection Reports, CoCs, EIDPs).
• Ensure delivery of high-quality products to production, operations and delivery targets.
• Drive NCRs to closure and support dispositions and verifications as needed.
• Investigate and resolve product/process issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Electronics QA experience

Reading engineering drawings

Documentation skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Growth mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or technical degree in related field

Tools

IPC-620

NASA-8739.4 Class 3

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

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 ).
• 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 documentation skills
• 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: $19.00-$26.50
• This is an onsite role that will be based at our Redondo Beach headquarters.

Benefits:

• 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 coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Spending Account (DSA) for health-related expenses
• 20 vacation days per year and 12 company holidays for rest and relaxation
• 401(k) planto set yourself up for retirement
• 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 at our company. We do not discriminate based on , , , , , , , marital status, veteran status, or status. Contact us at [e-mail] or visit our website https://senrasystems.us.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. or , (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent (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.

Pay range $19—$26.50 USD