PCBA Quality Inspector

Lever, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% travel time pay

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

SQA Services in Southern California is seeking a Quality Cable & Harness Inspector. The role focuses on first-article, in-process, and final inspections at client suppliers to ensure products meet quality standards.

Candidates should be familiar with IPC-A-620 and IPC-A-610, read schematics, and document Certificates of Conformance. This full-time on-site role involves travel to LA/OC supplier sites, with travel-time pay and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting cable and harness assemblies.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-620 and IPC-A-610 standards.
• Ability to read schematics and assembly drawings.
• Proficient in documenting Certificates of Conformance (COC).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections at client suppliers.
• Ensure products meet quality and specification standards.
• Verify safety wire orientation, turns, and pigtails per specs.
• Confirm shipping documentation accuracy (part numbers, serial numbers).
• Check documentation packages to industry standards and classify defects.
• Interpret manufacturing drawings and identify non-conformances.
• Periodically verify accuracy and maintain productivity to meet production schedules.
• Maintain equipment and keep the work area organized.

Skills

Cable & harness inspection

IPC-A-620 familiarity

IPC-A-610 familiarity

Schematics reading

COC documentation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Engineering degree (preferred)

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

$32 - $34 an hour

• 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.