Quality Inspector - Cable & Wire Harnesses - Level 2

npm, Inc. (Node package manager JavaScript); Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

On-site training

Job summary

SQA Services in the OC/LA area is seeking a Cable and Harness Inspector to join our global inspection team. You will perform first‑article, in‑process, and final inspections at supplier sites, verify product conformance, and review documentation to ensure accuracy.

Requirements include a Diploma or GED (engineering degree preferred), knowledge of cable and harness assembly methods, IPC‑A‑620 familiarity, ability to read schematics, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Diploma or GED (engineering degree preferred)
• Knowledge of cable and harness assembly methods
• Ability to read electronic schematics and assembly drawings
• Knowledge of IPC-A-620 Standards (certification a plus)
• Strong English communication skills
• US Citizenship required and background checks

Responsibilities

• Perform first-article, in-process, and final cable wire harness inspections at supplier sites in the OC/LA area
• Verify products meet quality requirements and specifications
• Verify safety wiring, turns, and pigtails per specification
• Verify shipping documentation and part/serial numbers
• Identify and record non-conformances; ensure documentation accuracy
• Maintain organized work area and support production schedules

Skills

Cable and harness inspection

Read electrical schematics

Documentation of COC

LEAN manufacturing knowledge

Strong communication skills

Education

Diploma or GED

Engineering-related college degree (preferred)

Job description

For almost 30 years, SQA Services has been a premier leader in the provision of managed supplier quality services for audits, assessments, remote surveillance assessments, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering to manufacturers within all industries. We deliver services by deploying associates who are located throughout the United States and in 90+ countries around the world to your supplier sites. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with broad experience and local knowledge who can represent our clients on-demand and on-site faster than our competitors.

What to expect:

You will be part of a global inspection team assuring the quality of components and assemblies that this global aerospace leader is sourcing from one or more suppliers in this area. This is an ongoing full-time assignment representing the client’s quality interests at suppliers in the Southern California Region. Once on the team, you will be deployed through SQA’s operations center based on client needs and each supplier’s production schedule. Before deployment, you will undergo training, including a remote classroom session, Gage R&R training and testing, and three shadow inspections with an existing inspector on the team. The final day of training is a shadow inspection with the client.

What You'll Do:

• Perform first-article, in-process, and final cable wire harness inspections at our client's supplier(s) in the greater OC/LA area
• Verify that products meet quality requirements and specifications
• Verify safety wire has been applied in a negative pull orientation, the correct number of turns, and pigtails are tucked in according to specification requirements
• Verify shipping documentation is legible and includes correct identification (part number, serial number), configuration change letter, Purchase order line item/quantity/change letter, shipping destination, etc.
• Verify documentation packages to industry/commodity-specific standards and classify defect types
• Read and interpret standard manufacturing drawings based on industry and commodity standards
• Identify and record non-conformances found at the inspection
• Checks work periodically and upon completion for accuracy
• Works productively and efficiently so the production schedules of the company are met
• Assures that all assembly equipment is properly maintained, and work area is neat and organized

What you’ll need:

• Knowledge of cable and harness assembly methods.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-620 Standards. IPC-A-620 certification is a plus
• Minimum: Three (3) years of experience as a Cable and Harness Inspector/Assembler with increased responsibilities in an electronic contract manufacturing organization, electronic high tech, or related industry with equivalent experience
• Preferred: Five (5) years of experience as a Cable and Harness Inspector/Assembler with increased responsibilities and two (2) years\' experience as a Cable and Harness Inspector in an electronic contract manufacturing organization, electronic high-tech, or related industry with equivalent experience
• Diploma or GED from an accredited high school or technical school
• College degree in engineering or other related area preferred
• Knowledge of electronic contract manufacturing best practices. LEAN manufacturing knowledge a plus
• Able to read electronic schematics and assembly drawings
• Able to document COC (Certificate of Conformance)
• Able to identify electronic wiring and harnessing components
• Ability to use technology and adapt to new software
• Strong organizational skills along with excellent oral and written communication ability
• Able to speak, read, write, and understand English as it relates to performing job requirements
• Due to the nature of the products, US Citizenship is also a requirement, and background checks are required

$30 - $32 an hour

Portal to portal rate for any travel time

Mileage reimbursement at US gov\'t rate. Untaxed.

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