Quality PCBA Source Inspector - Level II

SQA Services • San Jose, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. SQA Services delivers 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 client 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 competitors. SQA Services is hiring for a Quality PCBA Inspector position in Southern California, primarily in the San Jose area. This full-time role, scheduled 4-5 days per week on a first shift as-needed basis, is ideal for individuals with a passion for cable harnesses and a keen eye for quality.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

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

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

Benefits

• 50% hourly rate for any travel time ("p2p")
• Mileage reimbursement at the US gov't rate ($ 0.72 per mile driven). Untaxed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees