Quality Inspector 2nd Shift

Overview

Job Title: Quality Inspector 2nd Shift

Job Location: Torrance, CA

Salary: $25.00-$35.00/hr DOE

Stellant Systems currently has an opening for a Quality Inspector 2nd Shift at our Torrance, California location. In this position, you will perform receiving, in-line & final inspection.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspection of electronic, mechanical, and electromechanical assemblies in accordance with IPC J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, customer specifications, and internal procedures.

• Conduct detailed visual inspection, solder joint evaluation, and mechanical feature verification using microscopes, borescopes, and hand inspection tools.

• Verify compliance of SMT components, through-hole components, and mechanical hardware on subassemblies, assemblies, and finished products.

• Utilize precision measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, torque tools) to validate dimensional and mechanical requirements.

• Confirm all work is performed per drawings, routings, and manufacturing instructions.

• Review and validate documentation packages including travelers, routers, work instructions, BOMs, and inspection checklists for completeness and accuracy.

• Ensure traceability of materials, components, and processes is maintained throughout the build cycle.

• Record inspection results accurately and maintain inspection data in accordance with QMS retention requirements.

• Identify, document, and classify nonconformances in accordance with internal NCR/CAR processes.

• Generate nonconformance reports (NCRs) in the ERP/QC system, including defect description, location, and objective evidence.

• Segregate and tag discrepant material to prevent unintended use and support MRB review.

• Communicate defects and trends to Quality Engineering, Production, and Process Engineering to support root-cause and corrective action activities.

• Verify that special processes (soldering, staking, bonding, torquing, cleaning, etc.) have been performed by qualified personnel and meet specification requirements.

• Ensure inspection points, buy-offs, and quality hold points are completed in sequence and documented properly.

• Maintain compliance with company, customer, and regulatory requirements including ESD, FOD, safety, and workmanship standards.

• Use ERP/MES/QC systems to:

• Perform inspection buy offs, log inspection results, create NCRs, verify router steps and sign offs, retrieve drawings, specifications, and revision controlled documents

• Ensure all electronic records are accurate, complete, and audit ready.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and FOD-free inspection area.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience, preferably in quality workmanship inspections of electronic and mechanical assemblies.

• Experience in IPC J-STD-001 & Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) handling controls and performing solder inspection of circuit board assemblies.

• Must have experience in the use of inspection tools (i.e., microscopes, micrometers, calipers, height gage and scales).

• Demonstrated ability to work from blueprints, drawings, engineering documents, and manufacturing instructions.

• Must be able to determine hardware compliance through the use of specifications and instructions.

• Ability to lift packages weighing up to 35 pounds.

• High school graduate or equivalent.

• Must have working knowledge of MS Outlook (email), MS Word, MS Excel, and familiarity working with databases.

• Familiar with comparator and CMM a plus.

• Participate in training and meet necessary certifications as required.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g. Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arm Regulations (ITAR).

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Job Locations US-CA-Torrance

ID 2026-2154

Category Operations and Quality

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Union Yes

Min USD $25.00/Hr.

Max USD $35.00/Hr.

Work Environment Onsite

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.