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Job Title: QC Inspector – Wire Harness / Cable Harness

Location: Bengaluru, KarnatakaEmployment Type: Full-timeIndustry: Defence / Aerospace / Electronics – Wire Harness Manufacturing

Job Summary

We are looking for a QC Inspector with hands-on experience in wire and cable harness manufacturing to join our quality team.

The candidate will be responsible for in-process and final inspection of wire harness assemblies, ensuring that products meet engineering drawings, customer specifications and applicable workmanship standards.

The ideal candidate should have practical knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 (WHMA 620) and experience in inspecting crimping, soldering, connector assembly, wiring, shielding and cable harness workmanship.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform in-process and final inspection of wire and cable harness assemblies.
• Inspect crimping, soldering, stripping, connector assembly, backshell assembly, heat-shrink, sleeving, shielding and wire routing.
• Verify harness assemblies against engineering drawings, BOMs, wiring diagrams and customer specifications.
• Check wire identification, connector part numbers, terminal/pin configuration and pin-outs.
• Identify and document workmanship defects such as:
• Improper crimping
• Damaged or cut wire strands
• Incorrect strip length
• Poor soldering / solder wetting
• Exposed conductors
• Loose or improperly locked terminals
• Pin misalignment
• Incorrect wire routing
• Incorrect shielding
• Improper backshell assembly
• Incorrect labelling or marking
• Perform/verify continuity and short-circuit testing.
• Perform/verify Hi-Pot and insulation resistance testing as applicable.
• Carry out dimensional and workmanship inspections using appropriate inspection tools.
• Maintain inspection reports, check sheets and quality records.
• Raise and track NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) and ensure proper rework/rectification.
• Support FAI (First Article Inspection) and customer inspection activities.
• Work closely with production to identify the root cause of recurring quality issues.
• Support 8D, CAPA and corrective/preventive actions.
• Maintain product traceability and inspection documentation.
• Support implementation and continual improvement of the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
• Assist during internal and customer audits.

Required Skills & Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in wire harness / cable harness manufacturing or quality inspection.
• Good practical knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship requirements.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, BOMs, wiring diagrams and pin-out diagrams.
• Strong knowledge of crimping, soldering, connectorization and cable assembly.
• Experience in visual and dimensional inspection of harnesses.
• Knowledge of electrical testing such as continuity, short circuit, Hi-Pot and insulation resistance.
• Ability to identify workmanship defects and communicate them clearly to production personnel.
• Knowledge of inspection tools such as Vernier caliper, crimp-height gauge, measuring instruments, etc.
• Good documentation and reporting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma / ITI / BE / B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or related field.
• Experience in defence, aerospace, automotive or industrial cable harness manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / AS9100.
• Experience with NCR, CAPA, 8D and FAI documentation.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 training or certification is an advantage.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a hands-on quality professional who is comfortable working directly on the production floor.

The candidate should be able to inspect a harness against its drawing and customer requirements, identify defects, explain the issue to the production team, verify the correction and maintain proper quality records.

Candidates with strong wire-harness production experience and good practical quality/inspection knowledge are encouraged to apply.

Salary

₹20,000 – ₹35,000 per month, depending on experience and technical skills.

Job Type

Full-time | On-site

Key Skills:Wire Harness Quality | Cable Harness Inspection | IPC/WHMA-A-620 | Crimping | Soldering | Connector Inspection | Continuity Testing | Hi-Pot Testing | Engineering Drawing | BOM | NCR | FAI | QMS

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹33,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person