Contract Quality Inspector Jobs in Riverside, CA

Job Title: Quality Inspector

Job Description

A manufacturing company located in the Irvine area is seeking a dedicated Quality Inspector. This role is crucial in supporting product quality throughout the production process. As a Quality Inspector, you will be responsible for performing inspections, testing materials and finished products, reviewing engineering documentation, and ensuring compliance with quality and customer requirements in an electronics and cable manufacturing environment.

Electronic Quality Inspector

7am to 3:30pm

$26 - $30/hr

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test materials and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Measure products using inspection equipment and verify conformance.
• Review drawings and technical documentation.
• Accept or reject products based on inspection results.
• Document nonconforming materials and support corrective action processes.
• Support incoming, in-process, and final article inspections.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of quality inspection experience in an electronics and/or cable manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Proficient with inspection and measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, and Cirrus cable testing.
• Experience identifying defects, documenting findings, and generating Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMRs).
• Experience working within ITAR-regulated and AS9100-certified manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Experience using ERP systems to document inspection results and maintain records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• ITAR certification.
• Preferred: IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification.
• Experience with Mil-Spec connectors such as MIL-DTL-, D-Sub, circular connectors.
• Experience assembling military, aerospace, or industrial cable harnesses.
• Familiarity with ESD-safe work environments.

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. Our company provides paid holidays and bonuses dependent on company performance, fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Work Environment

You will be working in a clean manufacturing environment. The schedule is Monday to Friday, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, ensuring a balanced work-life routine.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irvine, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.