--- title: 'QC Inspector at Trexon' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/qc-inspector-trexon-chelsea-9c2cbrh2jhwh' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # QC Inspector at Trexon - **Company:** Trexon - **Location:** Chelsea, MA - **Posted:** 2025-08-05 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/tpcengineeringholdingsllc/jobs/4817710007 ## Job description Summary The First Electronics Corporation (FEC) specializes in the manufacture of over-molded, extra flexible, multi-conductor, fully EMI-shielded cable assemblies, harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies custom built for military applications and harsh environments. FEC also produces electro-mechanical assemblies and systems for custom applications, all with no minimum quantity requirements. FEC is AS9100D and IPC/WHMA-A-620 Certified. FEC has aggressive plans for continued growth as a world class leader in custom cable manufacturing and therefore has an immediate need for an experienced Final Inspector in the Quality Control Department. The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for inspecting cable and wire products to ensure they meet all quality standards, specifications, and regulations. This includes performing visual inspections, and dimensional measurements. The QC Inspector must also be able to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications. The Quality Control Inspector is a respectful team-player that works well with diverse internal team members. This position is ambitious, self-motivated, results-driven, and demonstrates problem solving skills with sound judgment. This role is also responsive, flexible, accessible, detail oriented, willing to embrace change and proactively adjust plans. Partnering with and elevating others by communicating with peers to increase awareness and ensure team success. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Inspect materials, components, and final product to ensure they meet quality standards. - Perform visual inspections of cable and wire products to identify defects. - Perform incoming inspections as needed, review incoming inspection documentation and scan into database. - Identify and log incoming shelf-life material. Assist when needed with shelf-life material audits. - Perform in-process inspections based on schedule issued by Quality Manager. - When required, compile and/or review First Article Inspection Reports for wither incoming product or for product in Final Inspection. - When required, assist with document submissions, such as source requests, or First Article Inspection Reports. - Measure dimensions of cable and wire products to ensure they meet specifications. - Document the results of all inspections and tests. - Detect and report unusual or non-conforming documentation, materials, conditions, or products to Quality Manager. - Work with various internal personnel and departments to communicate and resolve quality issues. - Create, update, compile, save and maintain documentation into internal database. - When required, help with continuous improvement efforts. - Comply with company policies and quality management system. - Maintain and create a clean, uncluttered environment that reduces waste and optimizes productivity by following the 5S steps: sort, set in order, shine, standardize, and sustain. - More additional responsibilities may be applicable per the Quality Manager. Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent. - 1+ year of experience in quality control, preferably in the cable and wire manufacturing industry. - Experience with visual inspection and dimensional measurement. - Basic understanding of Microsoft Office and Adobe. - Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications. - Strong attention to detail. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Strong communication skills. - Proficient with computers and comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.). Physical Qualifications: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; crouch; stoop; walk; talk; hear; use hands to handle or feel assemblies; reach with hands and arms for materials and tools. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. They must also have the ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer), color vision, depth perception and ability to focus. This position requires use of information or access to hardware and documents which are subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Benefit Conditions: - Waiting period may apply - Only full-time employees are eligible This Job Is: - A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply Job Type: Full-time Salary: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour Benefits: - 401(k) - Dental insurance - Health insurance - Paid time off - Vision insurance Experience level: - 1 year Schedule: - 8 hour shift - Day shift - Monday to Friday - Overtime Work setting: - In-person Experience: - Blueprint reading: 1 year (Required) - Quality control: 2 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person ## About Trexon ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Trexon is a platform company that owns a portfolio of specialty connectivity brands, designing and manufacturing high-reliability cable assemblies, connectors, and wire solutions for harsh environments. - **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Amphenol Corporation for ~$1B, closing expected late 2025) - **Headquarters**: Boston, Massachusetts, USA - **Founded**: 2023 (formation as a platform company combining legacy brands spanning 50+ years) - **Founders**: Not publicly available (portfolio company formed by private equity) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Defense, Aerospace, Subsea/Underwater, Industrial, Medical, and Space connectivity - **Target customers**: B2B, Enterprise, and Government/Defense contractors. Customers include prime defense contractors, aerospace OEMs, and industrial equipment manufacturers. - **Mission/purpose statement**: "Delivering custom-engineered solutions across a range of applications and industries that improve safety, reliability, and sustainability." ## Products & Services - **Custom Cable Assemblies & Wire Harnesses**: High-reliability power, signal, and data cable assemblies for harsh environments (defense, aerospace, space, subsea). - **Connectors & Interconnects**: Specialized connectors including subsea-rated connectors, all-metal shell connectors, penetrators, and strain terminations. - **Subsea Connectivity (Hydro Group, CRE)**: Electrical and fiber optic subsea products for oil & gas, oceanography, and offshore renewable energy. - **Semi-Rigid & Flexible Cable (EZ Form Cable, Cicoil)**: High-frequency, military-grade coaxial cable and ultra-flexible cable solutions. - **Power Connectors (PCI Power Connector)**: Heavy-duty power connectors and cable assemblies. - **Anti-static & Specialty Harnesses (Qualastat, 603 Manufacturing)**: Static-dissipative and mission-critical cable assemblies. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Acquired by Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) for approximately **$1 billion** in cash, announced August 18, 2025 [investors.amphenol.com](https://investors.amphenol.com/news-and-events/news-details/2025/Amphenol-Corporation-to-Acquire-Trexon/default.aspx) - **Key Metric (Revenue)**: Expected **2025 sales of ~$290 million** with ~26% EBITDA margin [investors.amphenol.com](https://investors.amphenol.com/news-and-events/news-details/2025/Amphenol-Corporation-to-Acquire-Trexon/default.aspx) - **Owner/Sponsor**: Amphenol Corporation (acquiring entity; transaction financed with cash on hand, expected close Q4 2025) - **Growth Signals**: 70+ aerospace & defense programs supported, 400,000 sq ft of manufacturing space, 1200+ employees globally, and 13+ operating brands [trexon.com](https://www.trexon.com/) ## Competitive Advantages - **Unmatched reliability in extreme environments**: Trexon brands have a 50+ year track record of delivering critical connectivity solutions for defense, space, and subsea applications where failure is not an option. - **Highly diversified brand portfolio**: 13+ specialty brands each with deep domain expertise in niche verticals (subsea, defense, space, medical), providing cross-selling and engineering synergy. - **Engineering-depth**: 250+ engineering FTEs providing custom-engineered solutions from concept through production. - **"High cost of failure" moat**: Extreme qualification requirements (military, space, subsea) create high barriers to entry and long-term customer stickiness. - **Post-acquisition scale**: Backed by Amphenol (revenue ~$14B+), providing global distribution, manufacturing scale, and R&D resources after close. ## Strategic Focus - **Defense & Aerospace expansion**: Targeted growth in high-reliability defense cable assemblies, the core driver behind Amphenol’s acquisition. - **Subsea & renewable energy**: Expanding subsea connectivity products for offshore wind, ocean monitoring, and oil & gas. - **Operational integration**: Consolidating 13+ brands under a unified Trexon operating platform while preserving brand autonomy and expertise. - **Engineering-driven growth**: Leveraging 250+ engineers to develop new custom solutions for emerging requirements (e.g., directed energy, hypersonics, advanced satellite constellations). ## Why Work Here - **Post-acquisition stability & resources**: Joining Amphenol, a Fortune 500 company, provides access to global resources, benefits, and long-term career paths while working with small, specialized engineering teams. - **Impactful work**: Employees work on mission-critical products for defense, space, and subsea applications—projects that literally make a difference in national security and critical infrastructure. - **Culture**: "Inclusive and collaborative environment where innovation thrives," built on "respect, open communication, and a shared commitment to excellence" [trexon.com/careers](https://www.trexon.com/careers) - **Benefits**: Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) match (no vesting/waiting period), medical FSAs, accident/critical illness insurance, pet insurance, legal protection, identity theft protection, and employee discounts (Kindercare, event tickets, online shopping) [trexon.com/careers](https://www.trexon.com/careers) - **Work model**: Mix of on-site (most manufacturing/engineering roles) and remote (IT, certain sales/administrative). On-site roles at locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and the UK (Aberdeen, Corby) [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/trexon) - **Job openings**: 59 active roles (as of July 2025) across assembly, engineering, quality, IT, purchasing, and operations [job-boards.greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/tpcengineeringholdingsllc) - **Engineering growth**: Opportunities to work across 13+ specialized brands, each with its own engineering culture and domain expertise—ideal for engineers seeking variety and deep technical challenges. ## Sources 1. [trexon.com](https://www.trexon.com/) – Official company website 2. [trexon.com/careers](https://www.trexon.com/careers) – Official careers page 3. [investors.amphenol.com](https://investors.amphenol.com/news-and-events/news-details/2025/Amphenol-Corporation-to-Acquire-Trexon/default.aspx) – Amphenol acquisition announcement (Aug 2025) 4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/trexon) – Trexon Careers, Perks + Culture 5. 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