For more than 30 years, SQA Services has provided managed supplier quality services, including inspections, audits, corrective actions, remediation, and engineering support. We deploy experienced quality professionals globally to support client and supplier sites on demand.
SQA Services is seeking an Electronic Quality Inspector to support an aerospace program onsite in Houston, Texas.
This is a full-time, resident position supporting inline quality inspection activities on behalf of the client. The inspector will support production workload by performing quality inspections on electronic assemblies and hardware in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.
Candidates with active or previously held IPC/J-STD workmanship certifications are highly preferred. Expired certifications may be considered if the candidate has relevant inspection experience and is eligible for recertification.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform inline quality inspections on electronic and electromechanical assemblies
- Inspect PCBs, soldering, wiring, connectors, and workmanship per applicable standards
- Verify compliance to engineering drawings, work instructions, and specifications
- Identify and document nonconformances and workmanship defects
- Support production quality activities and communicate findings to manufacturing and engineering teams
- Utilize client quality procedures and inspection documentation systems
- Represent the client professionally on-site during inspection activities
Required Qualifications
- Experience performing electronic or electromechanical inspections in aerospace or manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 workmanship standards
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions
- Strong attention to detail and workmanship inspection capability
- Ability to work full-time onsite in Houston, TX
- Strong communication and documentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Active or previously held IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001 certifications
- Experience supporting NASA, aerospace, or high-reliability hardware programs
- Experience with inline production quality support
- Local to the Houston area
$34 - $38 an hour
Mileage reimbursement at the US gov't rate ($0.725 per mile driven). Untaxed.
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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. 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.