Quality Control Inspector

Suna Solutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Suna Solutions in San Diego, CA is seeking a Quality Control Inspector for an onsite 9-12 month contract. The role focuses on inspecting electronic assemblies, PCBA, wire harnesses, and finished products to ensure compliance with customer specs and regulatory requirements.

Strong attention to detail and documentation are essential. You will perform visual, dimensional, and functional tests using precision instruments, maintain inspection records, and support audits and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• 2+ years as a Quality Control Inspector in electronics manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or communications hardware.
• Knowledge of IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610) and GD&T.
• Proficient with inspection tools and basic electronic testing; ISO 9001 familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical components and assemblies.
• Conduct visual, dimensional, and functional inspections with calipers, micrometers, gauges, microscopes, and test equipment.
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, IPC standards, and military/defense requirements.
• Document defects, non-conformances, and corrective actions with traceability records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Documentation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or technical certification in electronics

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Microscopes

Electronic test equipment

Job description

Onsite | 9-12-Month Contract | Telecommunications Industry

Join a growing telecommunications company as a Quality Control Inspector! In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the company’s electronic assemblies, hardware components, tactical communication products, and systems meet stringent quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. This position involves detailed inspection, testing, and documentation throughout the manufacturing and assembly process to maintain the highest levels of reliability and performance for mission-critical applications.

Responsibilities:

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical components, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA), wire harnesses, and finished products.
• Conduct visual, dimensional, and functional inspections using tools such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, microscopes, and specialized electronic test equipment.
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610), and military/defense quality requirements.
• Identify, document, and report defects, non-conformances, or deviations; initiate corrective actions and work with production and engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Support process audits, supplier quality activities, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, quality logs, and traceability documentation in compliance with ISO 9001 and other applicable standards.
• Operate and maintain inspection equipment; ensure calibration and proper use.
• Collaborate with Test Engineers, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality teams to validate products in lab and simulated field environments.
• Participate in root cause analysis for quality issues and contribute to preventive measures.
• Adhere to all company safety, security, and quality policies, including handling of sensitive defense-related products.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree or technical certification in electronics, quality assurance, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience as a Quality Control Inspector in electronics manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or communications hardware (experience with RF/wireless products highly desirable).
• Strong knowledge of IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, J-STD-001), blueprint reading, and GD&T.
• Proficient with inspection tools and basic electronic testing; familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency may be required due to the nature of our defense-related work (ITAR compliance).
• Ability to lift moderate weights and stand for extended periods.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a defense or government contracting environment.
• Certification as an IPC-A-610 or ASQ Certified Quality Inspector.
• Familiarity with wireless communications hardware, tactical radios, or ruggedized electronics.
• Basic understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and quality metrics.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION

Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 [phone], send us an email or speak with your recruiter.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT

Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below.