Precision In-Process Quality Inspector (Cables & Harness)

Winchester Interconnect; Garden Grove (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Second shift differential $2.00/hour

Referral bonus

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Winchester Interconnect in Garden Grove, CA is seeking an In-Process Inspector embedded in the production workflow. You will verify wire preparation, contact crimps, and harness assemblies against engineering drawings and customer specifications during fabrication, catching defects early to support a zero-defect culture.

You will record objective evidence, operate calibrated inspection tools, and release conforming product to the next stage, while maintaining a safe, organized 5S workplace and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to ITAR regulations.
• 1–3 years of in‑process or incoming inspection experience in a high‑reliability manufacturing environment.
• IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 and J‑STD‑001 certifications are strongly preferred.
• Must be able to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and work instructions.
• Proficient in using standard inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, optical comparators).
• AS9100/ISO9001 quality system principles understood.
• Good English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform IQC inspections on cables and connectors; document non-conformances before production release.
• Inspect WIP harness assemblies; identify defects at each stage.
• Inspect wire preparation and crimps for defects per IPC/industry standards.
• Verify conformance against drawings, specifications, and standards during in-process operations.
• Provide real-time feedback to prevent defects and ensure conformity.

Skills

Read and interpret technical drawings

Attention to detail

English communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Optical comparators

Job description

Winchester Interconnect in Garden Grove, CA is seeking an In-Process Inspector embedded in the production workflow. You will verify wire preparation, contact crimps, and harness assemblies against engineering drawings and customer specifications during fabrication, catching defects early to support a zero-defect culture.

You will record objective evidence, operate calibrated inspection tools, and release conforming product to the next stage, while maintaining a safe, organized 5S workplace and