Quality Cable & Wire Harness Source Inspector

Medium; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

SQA Services is hiring a Quality Cable & Harness Inspector in the Los Angeles and Orange County area. This flexible role can be full-time or part-time, averaging 3–5 days per week on an as-needed basis. Inspectors may accept or decline individual inspection requests.

The position requires knowledge of cable harnesses, IPC-A-620 familiarity, and at least 3 years of experience in electronic manufacturing or related fields. ITAR considerations apply, with on-site work in LA/OC.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cable and harness assembly methods.
• Familiar with IPC-A-620 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.

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.

Skills

Cable & Harness knowledge

IPC-A-620 standards

3+ years experience

Read schematics/ drawings

COC documentation

Organizational/ communication

Education

Diploma or GED; Eng. college degree

Tools

None

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 Los Angeles and Orange County area. If you have a passion for cable harnesses and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! This is a flexible, full-time or part-time role, averaging 3- 5 days per week, on an as-needed basis. Inspectors may accept or decline individual inspection requests.

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
• 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
• 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 - $35 an hour

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.