Electronics/Harness Quality Inspector

Karman Space & Defense•Salt Lake City, UT

6d•$25 - $35

About The Position

As an Electronics/Harness Quality Inspector I at Karman Space & Defense, you will help ensure electrical and electronic assemblies meet engineering specifications, workmanship standards, customer requirements, and established quality expectations. You will inspect printed circuit assemblies, cables, wire harnesses, and electromechanical components throughout manufacturing, identify and document quality concerns, and support product traceability and compliance. You will work closely with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineering teams to support reliable manufacturing processes and consistent product quality. The role is part of the Tactical Missiles and Integrated Defense Systems business, which designs and develops integrated missile and defense systems for missions across air, land, and sea. Work is performed primarily in electrical and electronic manufacturing and inspection environments, including ESD-controlled areas. Exposure may include soldering operations, cleaning materials, electrical testing, moderate noise, and moving production equipment. Travel is not normally required, though occasional local or overnight travel may be assigned for training, supplier support, audits, or customer requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience inspecting soldered assemblies, printed circuit boards, cable or wire-harness assemblies, electrical components, or electromechanical products.
Experience working within an AS9100- or ISO 9001-compliant manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, specifications, parts lists, manufacturing plans, and inspection instructions.
Working knowledge of electrical and electronic assembly workmanship, including soldering, crimping, wire preparation, harness fabrication, connector installation, component orientation, routing, shielding, bonding, and identification.
Knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and J-STD-001 inspection and acceptance requirements.
Ability to identify common workmanship defects, including soldering defects, damaged conductors, improper crimps, incorrect routing, contamination, component damage, and other assembly discrepancies.
Ability to accurately operate microscopes, magnification equipment, dimensional measuring instruments, crimp-inspection equipment, and other applicable inspection tools.
Understanding of ESD controls, moisture-sensitive-device handling, material traceability, calibration requirements, shelf-life control, and foreign-object-damage prevention.
Computer proficiency sufficient to access controlled documentation and record inspection results, nonconformances, and product traceability in ERP and electronic quality systems.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, technical judgment, and the ability to manage multiple inspection priorities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and program teams.
Must be a U.S. citizen and hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and move throughout manufacturing, inspection, stockroom, and testing areas.
Ability to handle small components, cables, harnesses, electrical assemblies, inspection instruments, and related documentation.
Ability to perform repetitive, detailed inspection tasks requiring fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
Near visual acuity and color differentiation sufficient to inspect small components, fine-pitch solder joints, wiring, markings, and workmanship under magnification.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with ESD controls and applicable manufacturing safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, technical certificate, or relevant coursework in electronics, electrical technology, manufacturing, quality, or a related field.
Current or previous certification in IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, or J-STD-001.
Experience preparing or supporting AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports.
Experience with nonconformance management, corrective-action processes, electronic quality records, and quality or regulatory audits.

Responsibilities

Perform in-process and final inspections of printed circuit assemblies, cables, wire harnesses, electrical panels, modules, electromechanical assemblies, and related components.
Verify hardware conforms to engineering drawings, electrical schematics, specifications, bills of material, manufacturing instructions, customer requirements, and applicable acceptance criteria.
Apply IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and J-STD-001 workmanship standards when inspecting solder joints, connectors, terminals, splices, crimps, wiring, routing, identification, and component installation.
Review manufacturing planning and work instructions to verify required inspection points, acceptance criteria, quality controls, tooling, testing requirements, and documentation are identified.
Inspect electrical and electronic assemblies using microscopes, magnification equipment, calipers, micrometers, crimp-height gauges, pull-test equipment, and other calibrated inspection tools.
Verify component identification, polarity, orientation, revision status, lot traceability, serialization, and material handling in accordance with applicable ESD, moisture-sensitive-device, shelf-life, and foreign-object-damage prevention requirements.
Review manufacturing, inspection, and testing records for completeness, accuracy, approvals, revision control, and traceability, and evaluate hardware acceptance within assigned inspection authority.
Identify, document, and control nonconforming materials and assemblies; initiate nonconformance reports; and support corrective actions, rework, repairs, and reinspection.
Prepare and review AS9102 First Article Inspection reports and supporting documentation while assisting with quality-system audits and continuous-improvement activities.
Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, and Quality Engineering teams to establish inspection requirements, resolve workmanship concerns, support new product introductions, and communicate quality risks.