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Quality Inspector Electronics Level 2
Job Location:
Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 29 - 31
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
11 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
9 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
For almost 30 years SQA Services has been a premier leader in the provision of 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.
What to expect:
You will be part of a global inspection team assuring the quality of components and assemblies that this global aerospace leader is sourcing from one or more suppliers in this area. Once on the team you will be deployed through SQAs operations center based on client needs and each suppliers production schedule. Before deployment you will undergo training including a remote classroom session Gage R&R training and testing and three shadow inspections with an existing inspector on the team. The final day of training is a shadow inspection with the client.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform source inspections from external providers of products or services (e.g. nickel plating)
- Conduct in-process and/or final inspections of critical features including witness inspections
- Compile and complete final inspection sign-off sheets or inspection packages
- Verify that inspection tools and equipment are capable of identifying nonconformance
- Ensure inspection methodologies align with the intent of technical drawings
- Review and validate any justification for omitted inspections
- Audit supplier adherence to inspection plans if applicable
- Inspect for hardware cleanliness and the absence of foreign object debris (FOD)
- Verify correct application of safety wire fastener installation and compliance with spec requirements
- Confirm proper documentation and identification on shipping records
- Ensure product is adequately preserved for further processing and shipment
- Review and assess First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation for completeness and compliance
Required Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience inspecting PCBAs and/or cable and harness assemblies
- Ability to read and interpret work instructions procedures technical drawings schematics and datasheets
- Familiarity with general quality inspection tools and techniques
- Must be willing to undergo a criminal background check
- Must be ITAR Compliant
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification or training in IPC-A-610 IPC-A-620 or J-STD-001
- Knowledge of electronic assembly processes FAI standards and inspection documentation
- Previous experience conducting inspections at supplier sites or in a source inspection capacity
$29 - $31 an hour
Portal to portal rate for any travel time
Mileage reimbursement at US govt rate. Untaxed.
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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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 protecte ... View more
