Quality Inspector @ SQA Services

Salary Range: 30 to 32 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

For almost 30 years, SQA Services has been a premier leader in providing managed supplier quality services for audits, assessments, remote surveillance assessments, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering to manufacturers within all industries. We deliver services by deploying associates who are located throughout the United States and in 90+ countries around the world to your supplier sites. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with broad experience and local knowledge who can represent our clients on-demand and on-site faster than our competitors.

We’re hiring for a 3–6-month contract, full-time Quality PCBA Inspector position in Torrance, CA. If you have a passion for electronics and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities

You will be conducting visual PCBA inspections and paperwork verification at our client's supplier(s)
Ensure PCBA products meet quality and specification standards, verifying proper component placement, solder joints, and other assembly specifications
Inspect soldering, component orientation, and component placement for accuracy, as per design and IPC-A-610 standards
Confirm shipping documentation is legible and accurate (part number, serial number, etc.)
Check documentation packages to industry standards and classify defects
Interpret PCBA manufacturing drawings, circuit board layouts, and identify non-conformances
Periodically verify accuracy and ensure productivity to meet production schedules
Maintain equipment and keep the work area organized and compliant with safety regulations

Required Qualifications

Knowledge of PCBA assembly methods and processes
Familiarity with IPC-A-610 standards
Minimum 3 years of experience as a PCBA Inspector/Assembler in electronic manufacturing or related fields
Ability to read PCB assembly schematics, and circuit diagrams, and identify electronic components
Proficient in documenting Certificates of Conformance (COC)
Strong organizational, communication, and software adaptation skills

Preferred Qualifications

Certified or previously certified in 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 practices
5 years of experience, with 2 years as a PCBA 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.

Quality Inspector

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