Cable and Wire Harness Inspector
SQA Services
Apply to this job San Antonio, TX on site Until 8/21/2026 3+ years exp First posted June 21, 2026 Last posted June 21, 2026
Job description
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. We deliver 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 your 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 our competitors
We’re hiring for a Quality Cable & Harness Inspector position in San Antonio, TX. The schedule is available on first and second shift, working full-time hours for a 6-month contract. If you have a passion for cable harnesses and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Key Responsibilities
- Perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections onsite at a client supplier
- Perform "Power On" inspections of aircraft
- 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
Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of cable and harness assembly methods
- Familiar with IPC-A-620 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified or previously certified in IPC-A-620
- Diploma or GED from an accredited high school or technical school; college degree in engineering
- Knowledge of electronic contract manufacturing and LEAN manufacturing
- Preferred: 5 years of experience, with 2 years as a Cable and Harness 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. Background check will be required for this position.
Compensation (from employer):
35–40 USD per-hour-wage
About this role
Summary
Perform inspections of cable harnesses to ensure compliance with standards.
Job title
Cable and Wire Harness Inspector
Experience level
3+ years
Minimum experience
3+ years exp
Industry
manufacturing
Location requirements
San Antonio, TX, on-site, no remote work allowed.
Salary
$35k–$40k
Management role
No
Skills & keywords
Required skills
cable and harness assembly methodsIPC-A-620 standardsread schematicsdocument Certificates of Conformanceorganizationcommunicationsoftware adaptation
Preferred skills
IPC-A-620 certificationengineering degreeelectronic contract manufacturingLEAN manufacturing5 years experience2 years inspector
Specializations
cable assemblieselectronic manufacturinginspectionIPC-A-620wiring
Locations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
San Antonio, TX, USA
On-site City
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