We are a 65 year old company that has been providing Manufacturing Services, Distribution Services, and Sourcing/Logistics Services to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) from all industries.
Come Join a Company Where People Stay and Grow Your Career with Industry-Leading Benefits
We are growing and looking to add more Quality Assurance support for the team.
Job Summary:
The Wire Harness Quality Assurance Team is responsible for ensuring manufactured finished goods meet customer specifications, industry standards, and internal quality requirements. This role supports, in-process audits, final testing, documentation control, and corrective actions to prevent defects and improve production processes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Inspection & Testing
- Conduct in-process audits on cutting, stripping, crimping, labeling, and harness forming.
- Perform final inspection of completed harness assemblies
- Execute electrical testing:
- Continuity
- Shorts
- Hi-Pot (dielectric withstand)
- Resistance verification
- Verify:
- Wire gauges and colors
- Strip lengths
- Crimp height & pull force
- Terminal insertion depth & lock
- Label accuracy
- Harness layout against drawings
2. Crimp Quality Control
- Measure crimp height using micrometers
- Perform pull tests using pull tester
- Validate tooling setup and applicators
- Follow IPC/WHMA-A-620 requirements
3. Documentation & Compliance
- Review drawings, BOMs, and work instructions
- Complete First Article Inspection (FAI)
- Support PPAP submissions when required
- Control non-conforming material (NCMR process)
- Ensure compliance with:
- IPC/WHMA-A-620
- UL requirements (if applicable)
- Customer specifications
5. Production Support
- Train operators on quality standards
- Approve first piece at start of job
- Monitor process changes
- Audit workstation setups
- Support engineering change implementation
· Evaluate QA audit findings and communicate potential areas for improvement to production and Quality Manager
Required Skills & Knowledge
- Understanding of wire harness manufacturing processes
- Ability to read electrical schematics and assembly drawings
- Familiarity with crimping standards and pull testing
- Knowledge of measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, pull testers)
- Root cause problem-solving ability
- Basic computer skills (i.e.; Excel)
- Experience in wire harness, cable assembly, or electromechanical manufacturing
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certification (preferred)
- Knowledge of PPAP and FAI documentation
Typical Equipment Used
- Crimp height micrometer
- Pull tester
- Digital calipers
- Harness tester / continuity tester
- Hi-Pot tester
- Label verification tools
- Magnification inspection equipment
Shift availability : 2nd shift
Requirements:
· Minimum of 1 year prior experience
IPC Whma-620 knowledge / certification preferred.
- Must be proficient in both Verbal and written communication.
- Must have the ability to perform effectively and proficiently in a manufacturing environment in conjunction with meeting productivity standards and production deadlines.
- Must have good manual dexterity.
- Be able to periodically lift up to 30lbs.
What We Offer (It’s Seriously Good)
- Incredible PTO – generous vacation, holidays, and personal time
- 401(k) program fully vested after just 2 years
- Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance and paid short term disability
- Stable company with long employee tenure – people love working here
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Supportive team environment and strong leadership
- Competitive pay based on experience
If you’re ready to build a long-term career with a growing company that truly values its employees, click Apply Now and take the next step.
Job Types: Full-time, Temp-to-hire
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Quality Assurance : 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 (Required)
Work Location: In person
