PCBA Quality Inspector

For more than 30 years, SQA Services has been a leading provider of managed supplier quality services, offering audits, assessments, remote surveillance, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering solutions to manufacturers across all industries. We deliver these services by deploying a network of highly skilled associates based throughout the United States and in over 90 countries worldwide, ensuring rapid on-site support at your supplier locations. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with extensive experience and local expertise, enabling us to represent our clients on-demand and with greater speed and efficiency than our competitors We’re hiring for a Quality Cable & Harness Inspector position in Southern California. Primarily in the LA and OC areas. The schedule is on first shift, full-time, 4-5 days per week on an as-needed basis. If you have a passion for cable harnesses and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities

Perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections at one or more client suppliers

Ensure products meet quality and specification standards

Verify safety wire orientation, correct turns, and pigtails as per specifications

Confirm shipping documentation is legible and accurate (part number, serial number, etc.)

Check documentation packages to industry standards and classify defects

Interpret manufacturing drawings and identifying non-conformances

Periodically verify accuracy and ensure productivity to meet production schedules

Maintain equipment and keep the work area organized

Required Qualifications

Knowledge of cable and harness assembly methods

Familiar with IPC-A-620 standards

Familiar with IPC-A-610 standards

Minimum 3 years of experience as a Cable and Harness Inspector/Assembler in electronic manufacturing or related fields

Ability to read schematics, assembly drawings, and identify wiring components

Proficient in documenting Certificates of Conformance (COC)

Strong organizational, communication, and software adaptation skills

Preferred Qualifications

Certified or previously certified in IPC-A-620 or IPC-A-610

Diploma or GED from an accredited high school or technical school; college degree in engineering

Knowledge of electronic contract manufacturing and LEAN manufacturing

Preferred: 5 years of experience, with 2 years as a Cable and Harness Inspector

Note: SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.​ This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. As such, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role.