In-Process Quality Inspector - Wire & Harness

Aptiv; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Referral bonus

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Aptiv in Garden Grove, CA is seeking an In-Process Inspector to verify product conformance throughout manufacturing. You will inspect wire preparation, crimps, and harness assemblies per drawings and customer specs while providing real-time feedback to prevent defects.

This role reports to the Quality Lead and requires attention to detail, reading drawings, and experience in high-reliability environments. Competitive pay and benefits available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident).
• 1–3 years of in-process or incoming inspection experience in high-reliability manufacturing.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 certifications are strongly preferred.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Proficient with standard inspection tools: calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators.
• Strong understanding of AS9100/ISO9001 quality principles.
• Good English communication skills (reading/writing) and basic computer proficiency.
• Demonstrates high attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform IQC inspections on job-specific cables and connectors, recording non-conformances.
• Inspect harness assemblies during WIP to ensure conformance and identify defects.
• Inspect wire preparation and crimps for defects per IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001.
• Verify conformance against engineering drawings and customer specs during in-process inspection.
• Provide real-time production feedback to prevent defects before the next operation.
• Document nonconforming products and initiate disposition workflow.
• Record objective evidence in job traveler and quality records.
• Maintain a clean, safe 5S work area and comply with safety policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

English communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

US Person status

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Optical comparators

Job description

Aptiv in Garden Grove, CA is seeking an In-Process Inspector to verify product conformance throughout manufacturing. You will inspect wire preparation, crimps, and harness assemblies per drawings and customer specs while providing real-time feedback to prevent defects.

This role reports to the Quality Lead and requires attention to detail, reading drawings, and experience in high-reliability environments. Competitive pay and benefits available.