Quality Assurance Specialist (Irvine)

We are seeking a Quality Specialist with hands-on experience in electrical and electro-mechanical assembly, PCBA inspection, and wire harnessing to support our growing production environment. This role focuses on non-conformance management, MRB support, and driving issues to resolution, rather than audits or general mechanical assembly. The ideal candidate can identify defects accurately, document them clearly, and anticipate the information needed for engineering teams to resolve issues efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience in aerospace or high-reliability industries.
• Certification or training in IPC-A-610, IPC / WHMA-620, or ESD control.
• Experience writing and processing defect tags or non-conformance reports.
• Exposure to electro-mechanical troubleshooting or rework processes.
• Some mechanical assembly experience is a plus but not required.

Key Responsibilities :

• Inspect and verify electrical and electro-mechanical assemblies, including PCBA fabrication, wire harnesses, and ESD-sensitive components.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and support MRB processes, ensuring rejected parts are properly documented and resolved.
• Identify defects, determine potential root causes, and coordinate rework or repair paths.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to anticipate required information and drive non-conformance issues to closure.
• Apply IPC-A-610, IPC / WHMA-620, and ESD standards to ensure quality and compliance.
• Work effectively in fast-paced, high-reliability production environments with incomplete information.
• this is an electrical position