Quality Inspector - Mechanical - Level 2

Quality Inspector - Mechanical - Level 2

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Base pay range

$29.00/hr - $31.00/hr

For nearly 30 years, SQA Services has been a leading provider of managed supplier quality services, offering audits, assessments, remote surveillance, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering solutions to manufacturers across all industries. We deliver these services by deploying a network of highly skilled associates based throughout the United States and in over 90 countries worldwide, ensuring rapid on-site support at your supplier locations. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with extensive experience and local expertise, enabling us to represent our clients on-demand and with greater speed and efficiency than our competitors.

We are searching for a qualified Quality Mechanical Inspector in the San Diego, CA Area. This is a part-time opportunity supporting our client at one or more supplier sites. This role requires an experienced professional with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of quality assurance practices. If you have a passion for mechanical products and quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct visual, physical, and dimensional inspections (both in-process and final) of parts, per project specifications and requirements
• Perform incoming inspections from external providers of products and services (e.g., nickel plating)
• Conduct in-process and final inspections of critical features, including witness inspections (e.g., CMM program run)
• Compile final inspection sign-off sheets and inspection packages
• Verify that inspection equipment is capable of detecting defects and ensure inspection methodology aligns with drawing intent
• Review and validate the justification for parts not inspected at final inspection
• Audit and validate the execution of inspection plans as applicable
• Document non-conformances using approved methods and submit non-conformance reports for customer disposition
• Verify hardware cleanliness and absence of foreign object debris
• Verify fasteners are properly installed; assure torque stripe is continuous and of correct color
• Ensure products are free of gaps, mismatches, fairing, and meet specified standards (e.g., oil canning, riding conditions, loose fasteners, scratches, burrs)
• Review and validate First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation, including completeness, traceability, and compliance
• Ensure the protection and preservation of inspected products for subsequent processing and shipment
• Verify shipping documentation for legibility and completeness, including part number, serial number, configuration change letter, and destination

Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency in dimensional inspection of precision tolerance parts
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with inspection tools
• Ability to interpret complex GD&T requirements and validate complex assemblies
• Experience with multiple primary and secondary part numbers (e.g., brackets, clips, doublers, splices, drip shields)
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder), refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State due to ITAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified or previously certified in GD&T ASME Y-14.5
• Diploma or GED from an accredited high school or technical school; college degree in engineering
• At least 2 years of experience as a Mechanical Inspector in manufacturing

Note: This position requires access to ITAR-controlled data. Candidates must meet U.S. citizenship or permanent residency requirements. Non-compliant applicants will not be considered.

SQA Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, not protected statuses.

Salary: $29 - $32 per hour plus mileage reimbursement ($0.70/mile).