Quality Inspector II – Mechanical/Electromechanical
About SQA Services For nearly 30 years, SQA Services has been a trusted leader in managed supplier quality services, supporting manufacturers across aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, and critical manufacturing industries. With quality professionals located throughout the U.S. and more than 90 countries, we deliver on-site supplier quality inspections, audits, engineering support, and technical expertise wherever our clients need us. We're seeking an experienced Mechanical Inspector II to support inspections at multiple supplier locations near Wendell, NC. This is an excellent opportunity for an inspector with strong mechanical and electromechanical inspection experience who enjoys working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Schedule Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Full-time (40+ hours/week) Overtime expected periodically Long-term contract (1-2 years) Local candidates only$32-$36/hourly
Key Responsibilities: Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of mechanical and electromechanical components
Conduct dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment
Verify compliance to engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements
Support witness inspections, including CMM program runs
Review First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation for completeness and traceability
Verify workmanship, hardware installation, torque markings, cleanliness, and product conformity
Document and report nonconforming material
Compile inspection reports and final inspection packages
Audit inspection plans and validate inspection methods
Verify shipping documentation and product preservation prior to shipment
Required Qualifications: 5+ years of manufacturing experience
Minimum 2 years as a Mechanical or Electromechanical Quality Inspector
Strong experience inspecting precision machined components
Proficient with precision inspection tools including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, and related equipment
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and complex GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
Experience performing dimensional inspections on tight-tolerance parts
Experience validating complex mechanical assemblies
Previous certification (or current certification) in GD&T ASME Y14.5 preferred
Experience supporting CMM inspections or working alongside CMM operators
Comfortable using Gmail, Google Workspace, tablets, and digital inspection documentation
Preferred Qualifications: Electrical or electromechanical manufacturing
Aerospace or defense manufacturing
Supplier quality or source inspection
Inspection of brackets, clips, doublers, splices, drip shields, and similar assemblies
This position supports ITAR-controlled products. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) in accordance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered. Note: 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.
SQA Services 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.
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