Mechanical Inspector Level 2
Contract: Part-Time 30 - 32 USD per-hour-wageJob Overview
Over 30 years, SQA Services has been a trusted provider of managed supplier quality solutions, delivering audits, inspections, engineering support, and corrective actions to manufacturers across aerospace, defense, and other regulated industries.
With a global network of experienced quality professionals operating throughout the U.S. and in over 90 countries, SQA supports our clients with speed, technical excellence, and uncompromising quality standards.
The inspector will perform advanced visual inspection, dimensional measurement, depth gauge measurement, and Shore A durometer hardness inspection, ensuring all inspection findings conform to engineering drawings, technical specifications, and product definition data.
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Inspector Level II to perform source inspections at supplier locations. This is a part-time, field-based role with a flexible schedule, supporting multiple supplier sites.
Over 30 years, SQA Services has been a trusted provider of managed supplier quality solutions, delivering audits, inspections, engineering support, and corrective actions to manufacturers across aerospace, defense, and other regulated industries.
With a global network of experienced quality professionals operating throughout the U.S. and in over 90 countries, SQA supports our clients with speed, technical excellence, and uncompromising quality standards.
The inspector will perform advanced visual inspection, dimensional measurement, depth gauge measurement, and Shore A durometer hardness inspection, ensuring all inspection findings conform to engineering drawings, technical specifications, and product definition data.
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Inspector Level II to perform source inspections at supplier locations. This is a part-time, field-based role with a flexible schedule, supporting multiple supplier sites.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform source inspections at external suppliers for mechanical components, assemblies, and special processes
- Conduct in-process and final inspections, including witness inspections of critical features
- Inspect precision components to verify conformance to drawings, specifications, and quality standards
- Measure parts with tight tolerances using appropriate inspection tools and surface plates
- Compile and complete inspection reports and documentation packages
- Verify inspection methods and equipment are capable and appropriate for detecting defects
- Ensure inspection processes align with engineering intent and quality requirements
- Review and validate any deviations or items not inspected at final stage
- Audit supplier compliance to inspection plans and quality procedures
- Confirm product cleanliness and absence of foreign object debris (FOD)
- Verify proper assembly practices and adherence to specification requirements
- Ensure proper handling, preservation, and packaging of inspected materials
- Review shipping documentation for accuracy, traceability, and completeness
Qualifications:
- Experience in mechanical inspection, preferably in manufacturing or aerospace environments
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
- Hands-on experience with precision measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges, surface plate)
- Strong understanding of inspection processes, tolerances, and quality standards
- High attention to detail and strong documentation skills
SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. Must be ITAR compliant and must be willing to undergo a background check.