Quality Inspector

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and long-term disability coverage

401(k) plan

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Job summary

Senra Systems is hiring a Quality Inspector to perform in-process and final inspections of harnesses and hardware, ensure conformance to specs, and support on-time delivery. The role emphasizes a quality-first mindset and collaboration across teams to drive continuous improvement.

The candidate will create and maintain inspection records, support NCRs, and assist with process improvements in a lean manufacturing environment at the Redondo Beach facility.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and quality-first mindset.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience with quality management systems and non-conformance reporting.
• Proficiency in creating FAIRs, CoCs, and EIDPs.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspections against drawings and specs.
• Conduct incoming inspections to support production timelines.
• Create inspection documentation (FAIRs, CoCs, EIDPs).
• Collaborate across teams to drive RCA and CAPA.
• Lead NCRs to closure with proper approvals and verification.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality mindset

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading drawings/blueprints

QMS/NCR processes

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Technical Degree preferred

Tools

NASA-8739.4 Class 3

IPC-620

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 inspecting 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.
• 401(k) plan to 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.

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.

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 (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.