Precision Quality Inspector – Wire Harness & Electronics

Energy Jobline ZR; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector in Joliet, IL. The role inspects incoming components, in-process assemblies, and finished products to ensure conformance to drawings, specifications and quality standards.

The candidate should have hands-on inspection experience, read engineering drawings, and work with precision measuring equipment. ISO 9001 familiarity and a collaborative attitude are essential for supporting continuous improvement and audits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in quality inspection or quality assurance in manufacturing.
• Experience with wire harnesses, cable assemblies, electronics, or electrical manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001.
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards is a plus.
• Experience using micrometers, calipers, digital gauges, and CMMs.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborates with Quality, Production, Engineering, Management and customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual, mechanical, and dimensional inspections of wire harnesses and finished products.
• Conduct incoming, in-process, first-piece, and final inspections.
• Use micrometers, calipers, height gauges, digital gauges, CMMs.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specs, and tolerances.
• Document inspection results and maintain quality records.
• Identify non-conforming material and maintain NCRs.
• Collect and analyze quality data to identify defects.
• Support ISO 9001 quality systems and audits.
• Communicate with customers about quality issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Digital gauges

CMMs

Job description

Sterling Engineering is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector in Joliet, IL. The role inspects incoming components, in-process assemblies, and finished products to ensure conformance to drawings, specifications and quality standards.

The candidate should have hands-on inspection experience, read engineering drawings, and work with precision measuring equipment. ISO 9001 familiarity and a collaborative attitude are essential for supporting continuous improvement and audits.