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Mechanical Source Inspector

Posted about 2 months ago

OfficeHawthorne, CA62k - 69k USD
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’re hiring for a Quality Mechanical Inspector Level 2 position in Hawthorne, CA. This is an opportunity in which you will be supporting the first or second shift. If you have a passion for mechanical products and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
### Responsibilities:
  • Perform detailed inspections—visual, dimensional, and physical—on components, assemblies, and raw materials throughout various production phases (including in-process, final, and first article) to verify compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Operate and utilize precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, gauge blocks, height gauges, and profilometers to validate part conformity.
  • Conduct surface plate inspections and statistical lot sampling based on quality requirements.
  • Apply sharp visual inspection skills to identify workmanship issues and product defects, including damage such as burrs, scratches, loose fasteners, dings, and inadequate edge distances.
  • Identify and categorize nonconformities and confirm that corrective actions or rework have been properly executed.
  • Receiving shipping documentation for accuracy, confirming part numbers, serial numbers, change notices, and destination data are correct.
  • Assure appropriate packaging, preservation, and delivery handling upon receiving.
  • ### Required Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with precision mechanical parts inspection.
  • Strong ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and industry/commodity standards.
  • Proficient in GD&T and validating dimensions (tolerances ≥.005”) using hand tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, height gauges).
  • Ability to adapt to new technology and software.
  • Excellent visual acuity to detect defects in complex products.
  • Must be willing to undergo a background check.
  • Must be ITAR compliant.
  • 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. 
    Job details
    Workplace
    Office
    Location
    Hawthorne, CA
    Salary
    62k - 69k USD
    per year
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    SQA’s global network of quality experts represents the tip of the iceberg in terms of SQA’s capability, reliability, and accountability. Behind every carefully selected SQA Associate, there is a technical and administrative support team, a series of proven tools and processes, and a world-leading event management system providing unparalleled visibility and control.

    Employees
    443
    Industry
    Business Consulting and Services
    Headquarters
    Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
    Founded
    1995
    Company location
    Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
    Specialties
    Supplier Quality Audits, Corrective Action Management, Quality Engineering, Quality Inspections, STEPQ Technology, Remediation, Validation, Risk Mitigation, and Part Approval Programs

    Key team members

    Veysel Zengin

    Veysel Zengin

    Rob Udo

    Rob Udo

    Cristina D'Antonio

    Cristina D'Antonio

    Orestes Velez Jr.

    Orestes Velez Jr.

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