Apprentice Quality Inspector

Senra Systems•Redondo Beach, CA

7d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Apprentice 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Technical Degree in a related field preferred).
6 months of experience in Electronics Quality inspection or manufacturing roles
Hands on experience inspection of harnesses to IPC-620 or NASA 8739.4 Class 3
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and industry specifications.
Strong documentation skills
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and multitasking skills,
Self-starter with a growth mindset — takes initiative, seeks feedback, and embraces challenges

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience in quality inspection
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
Familiarity with inspection techniques, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective action processes (CAPA).
Experience with quality management systems (QMS) and non-conformance reporting (NCR) processes.

Responsibilities

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.
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.

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