Quality Inspector

Senra Systems; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Medical, dental, vision, life and long

401(k) plan

Gym reimbursement

Free parking

Team events and meals

Job summary

Senra Systems in Redondo Beach, CA, seeks a Quality Inspector to perform in-process and final inspections, ensuring conformance to drawings and industry specs. You will create FAIRs, CoCs, and EIDPs, support production, and drive CAPA for quality issues.

The role requires strong attention to detail, hands-on inspection of harnesses to IPC-620 or NASA 8739.4 Class 3, and the ability to read engineering drawings. Onsite work and collaboration across teams are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate/technical degree preferred.
• 2+ years in quality inspection or manufacturing.
• Experience inspecting harnesses to IPC-620 or NASA 8739.4 Class 3.
• Proficient reading engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with non-conformance reporting (NCR) processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections of hardware against drawings and specs.
• Create and maintain inspection documentation (FAIRs, CoCs, EIDPs).
• Support production timelines and on-time delivery.
• Lead RCA and CAPA for quality issues.
• Drive NCRs to closure.
• Investigate, document, resolve issues; implement corrective actions.
• Identify process improvements for quality and lean manufacturing.
• Perform product testing as required.
• Onsite work in Redondo Beach, CA.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Reading drawings/blueprints

Quality inspection experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Technical Degree

Tools

IPC-620

NASA-8739.4 Class 3

QMS software

Job description

At Senra Systems, we believe that the future of manufacturing lies not in automation, but in configuration.

We supercharge electrical wire harness manufacturing through software configuration, transforming skilled assembly tasks into high-throughput production lines. We enable customers to design what they want, when they want it and deliver harness builds at record-breaking speed.

Role Overview:

The Quality Inspector role will be responsible for performing in-process and final inspections of harnesses and hardware to ensure compliance with internal, external, and industry specifications. This role plays a key part in supporting production goals, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring the on-time delivery of high-quality products. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a quality-first mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively across functional teams.

What you'll own:

• Perform in-process and final inspections of hardware against engineering drawings, industry specifications, and internal/external quality requirements.
• Conduct incoming inspections as required to support production timelines.
• Create and maintain inspection documentation, including First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), Inspection Reports, Certificates of Conformance (CoC), and End Item Data Packages (EIDPs).
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality products from Senra's manufacturing team, supporting production, operations, and delivery targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions (CAPA) for quality-related issues.
• Drive Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) to closure, supporting disposition, approvals, and verification activities as required.
• Investigate, document, and resolve product and process issues, ensuring proper corrective actions are implemented and verified.
• Identify and recommend process improvements that enhance product quality, reduce inefficiencies, and support lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Perform product testing on hardware as required to verify performance and quality.
• Support additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned to meet production deadlines and operational goals.

What you'll bring to the team:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Technical Degree in a related field preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in quality inspection, production, or manufacturing roles
• Hands on experience inspection of harnesses to IPC-620 or NASA 8739.4 Class 3
• Familiarity with inspection techniques, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective action processes (CAPA).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and industry specifications.
• Experience with quality management systems (QMS) and non-conformance reporting (NCR) processes.
• Strong documentation skills, with experience in creating First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), Certificates of Conformance (CoC), and End Item Data Packages (EIDPs).
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and multitasking skills,
• Ability to work onsite at our facility in Redondo Beach, CA.

Bonus Points:

• Hands on experience inspecting aerospace or defense hardware
• IPC-620, IPC-610 and NASA-STD-8739.4 certified
• Previous experience working at a fast-paced, high-growth startup

Compensation:

• Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
• Hourly Range: $24.00- $36.00
• This is an onsite role in our HQ, Redondo Beach, CA.

Benefits:

• Unmatched opportunities to drive impact on a friendly and mission-driven team
• Own a piece of the pie with equity participation!
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Spending Account (DSA) for health-related expenses
• 20 vacation days per year and 12 company holidays for rest and relaxation
• a 401(k) planto set yourself up for retirement
• Choose a record you love, and we’ll add it to our growing vinyl collection!
• $50/month DoorDash credit – lunch is on us!
• Up to $100/month reimbursement for gym memberships
• Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Regular team-building events, lunches, and the occasional breakfast burrito!
• Bright, open office with communal spaces for collaboration and free parking
• Conveniently located near the metro, major freeways and local dining spots

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Pay range

$24—$36 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Contact us at [e-mail] or visit our website https://senrasystems.us.