For more than 30 years,
SQA Services has been a leader in providing managed supplier quality services — including audits, inspections, corrective actions, remediation, and engineering support — to manufacturers across regulated industries. We deploy experienced quality professionals across the United States and in over
90 countries to support client and supplier sites on demand.
SQA Services is seeking an Electronic Source Inspector to perform on-site inspections at supplier locations. This role supports part-time or full-time contract work, depending on availability and project needs.
The inspector will perform source inspections on electronic components and assemblies, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Perform source inspections at supplier facilities for electronic components, assemblies, and PCBs
Conduct in-process and final inspections, including witness inspections when required
Verify compliance to engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications
Inspect electronic assemblies, including wiring, soldering, connectors, and PCB workmanship
Review inspection documentation, including Certificates of Conformance (CoCs), test reports, and inspection records
Identify and document nonconformances and communicate findings clearly
Verify workmanship, cleanliness (FOD), and overall product condition
Ensure proper packaging, preservation, and shipping documentation
Required Qualifications
Experience performing electronic or electromechanical inspections in a manufacturing or aerospace environment
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
Knowledge of electronic assembly inspection standards (e.g., soldering, wiring, PCB inspection)
Experience using basic inspection tools and equipment
Ability to work independently at supplier sites
Strong attention to detail and communication skills
U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (ITAR required)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with IPC standards (IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, IPC-620)
Aerospace or defense manufacturing background
Experience supporting source inspections or supplier quality activities
Familiarity with FAI, CoCs, and inspection documentation
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.