Quality Inspector - PCBA - Level 2

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 Quality PCBA Inspector position in So Cal. The schedule is on first shift, 20 - 30 hours, 2-4 days per week on an as-needed basis. If you have a passion for mechanical products and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!Key ResponsibilitiesYou 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 specificationsInspect soldering, component orientation, and component placement for accuracy, as per design and IPC-A-610 standardsConfirm shipping documentation is legible and accurate (part number, serial number, etc.)Check documentation packages to industry standards and classify defectsInterpret PCBA manufacturing drawings, circuit board layouts, and identify non-conformancesPeriodically verify accuracy and ensure productivity to meet production schedulesMaintain equipment and keep the work area organized and compliant with safety regulationsRequired QualificationsIPC 610 and J-std-001 certification is required for this roleKnowledge of PCBA assembly methods and processesMinimum 3 years of experience as a PCBA Inspector/Assembler in electronic manufacturing or related fieldsAbility to read PCB assembly schematics, and circuit diagrams, and identify electronic componentsProficient in documenting Certificates of Conformance (COC)Strong organizational, communication, and software adaptation skillsPreferred QualificationsDiploma or GED from an accredited high school or technical school; college degree in engineeringKnowledge of electronic contract manufacturing and LEAN manufacturing practices5 years of experience, with 2 years as a PCBA Inspector$30 - $32 an hour.70 cents per mile driven 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.