Wire Harness Quality Inspector

Manpower, Inc.; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. is seeking a Wire Harness Quality Inspector in Lathrop, CA. The role supports Production and Engineering within the Quality team, focusing on ensuring assemblies meet IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards and customer specs.

Responsibilities include inspecting wiring harnesses, cables, and components, reviewing blueprints and schematics, and reporting defects for root-ccause actions. A strong eye for detail and commitment to quality are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years wiring harness, cable assembly, or electrical inspection experience.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification preferred.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of wiring harness assemblies and electrical components.
• Inspect products for IPC/WHMA-A-620 compliance and customer specifications.
• Verify wire routing, crimp quality, connector installation, labeling, soldering, and cable dressing.
• Review work instructions, drawings, blueprints and schematics to ensure builds meet requirements.
• Identify and report defects; support root cause investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Electrical inspection experience

IPC/WHMA-A-620 knowledge

Reading schematics and wiring diagrams

Quality documentation practices

Job description

Our client, manufacturing is seeking a Wire Harness Quality Inspector to join their team. As a Wire Harness Quality Inspector, you will be part of the Quality team supporting Production and Engineering. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a commitment to quality standards, and the ability to interpret technical documentation which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Wire Harness Quality Inspector

Location: Lathrop, CA

Shift: 1st shift 5am-5pm; 3rd shift 5p-5a

What's the Job?

• Perform visual and dimensional inspections of wiring harness assemblies, cable assemblies, and electrical components.
• Inspect products for compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards and customer specifications.
• Verify proper wire routing, crimp quality, connector installation, labeling, soldering, and cable dressing.
• Review work instructions, engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation to ensure builds meet requirements.
• Identify, document, and report defects, non-conformances, and quality concerns; support root cause investigations and corrective action activities.

What's Needed?

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of wiring harness, cable assembly, or electrical inspection experience.
• Current or previous IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification preferred.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.
• Knowledge of wire termination, crimping, soldering, and connector assembly processes, plus familiarity with quality inspection methodologies and documentation practices.

What's in it for me?

• Work in a quality-focused role where your inspection skills directly support product compliance and customer expectations.
• Use industry-standard inspection tools and measurement equipment to verify workmanship and electrical integrity.
• Contribute to first article, in-process, and final inspections that help prevent defects from reaching the customer.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to strengthen processes through corrective actions.
• Support training efforts by helping manufacturing personnel understand workmanship standards and quality requirements.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)