For more than 30 years, SQA Services has provided managed supplier quality services—including inspections, audits, corrective actions, and engineering support—to manufacturers across regulated industries. We deploy experienced quality professionals throughout the United States and in over 90 countries to support client and supplier sites on demand.

We are seeking one Electromechanical Source Inspector (Level 2) to perform source inspections at multiple supplier locations in Los Angeles & Orange County.

This is a flexible, full-time or part-time role, averaging 3- 5 days per week, where inspectors may accept or decline individual inspection requests.

### Key Responsibilities

Perform source inspections at external suppliers and special processors

Conduct in-process and final inspections, including witness inspections of critical features

Compile final inspection sign-off sheets and inspection packages

Verify inspection equipment and methods are appropriate per drawing intent

Review justification for parts not inspected at final inspection

Audit execution to approved inspection plans when applicable

Verify hardware cleanliness and absence of FOD

Verify safety wire installation per specification

Measure tight-tolerance parts on a surface plate using hand tools

Verify supplier product protection, preservation, and shipping documentation

### Required Qualifications

Experience performing electromechanical inspections in an aerospace or regulated manufacturing environment

Ability to read and interpret drawings, work instructions, procedures, and schematics

Hands-on experience with hand inspection tools and surface plate inspection

Ability to work independently at supplier sites

U.S. Citizen and able to pass a criminal background check

Personal vehicle required for local travel

### Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience performing source inspections at supplier facilities

Aerospace or defense manufacturing background

Experience inspecting electromechanical assemblies, including wiring, connectors, and mechanical interfaces

Familiarity with special processes (e.g., plating, coatings, external processing)

Experience performing witness inspections and verifying inspection plans

Strong documentation skills and experience completing inspection packages or sign-off sheets

Ability to work independently in supplier environments and communicate findings clearly

Note:

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. As such, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role.

Quality Source Inspector - Electromechanical - Level II

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