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Job Title: Electrical Inspector

Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Type: Full-Time; Exempt

Reports to: Quality Manager

Job Summary:
The Electrical Inspector at Sun Test Systems is responsible for inspecting electrical assemblies, wiring, panels, components, and completed systems to ensure compliance with applicable drawings, specifications, workmanship standards, and customer requirements. This role involves verifying proper installation, testing electrical continuity and functionality, identifying nonconformances, and documenting inspection results. The Electrical Inspector plays a key role in ensuring product quality, safety, and compliance throughout incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities. This position also supports corrective actions, internal audits, and continuous improvement initiatives to uphold company and customer expectations.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Perform inspections of electrical assemblies, wire harnesses, control panels, and completed systems during incoming, in-process, and final stages.
Verify electrical work complies with engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of material, and work instructions.
Inspect routing, termination, labeling, torque, crimping, bonding, grounding, and overall workmanship of electrical components and assemblies.
Use electrical test equipment such as multimeters, continuity testers, insulation resistance testers, and other inspection tools to verify conformance.
Identify, document, and report nonconforming materials, components, and workmanship issues.
Ensure completed assemblies meet customer, contract, and internal quality requirements prior to release.
Work closely with production, engineering, and quality personnel to resolve inspection findings and improve product quality.
Maintain accurate inspection records, reports, and supporting documentation.
Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions related to electrical defects or failures.
Support internal audits and quality assurance activities as required.
Ensure compliance with company safety procedures and applicable industry standards.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:
Must be a U.S. citizen or legal ability to work in the US and meet any other federal program requirements.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical documents.
Knowledge of electrical inspection methods, workmanship standards, and quality control principles.
Experience using electrical and mechanical measuring and test equipment.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify defects and nonconformances.
Ability to document inspection results clearly and accurately.
Basic computer skills for reporting, recordkeeping, and data entry.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with military, government, or DoD electrical inspection requirements preferred.
Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, or other applicable electrical workmanship standards preferred.

Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least 4 years of related electrical inspection, electrical assembly, or quality inspection experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in engineering or manufacturing sectors supporting the federal government or DoD preferred.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Must be a US citizen and meet any other federal program requirements.

The above statements reflect general details necessary for the performance of the job and are not to be considered an all-inclusive list. Sun Test Systems, Inc. is a federal contractor and EEOC/Title VII/ADA compliant employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.