Quality Mechanical Inspector - Level II

For more than 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 position in Hawthorne, CA, on a 6-month contract. The schedule is for the first shift or second shift, full-time. If you have a passion for mechanical products and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities Perform in-process and final inspections of mechanical and composite components

Conduct visual and dimensional inspections using hand inspection tools and surface plates

Verify compliance to engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements

Inspect precision mechanical hardware for workmanship and dimensional accuracy

Document inspection results and communicate nonconformances when identified

Utilize computer systems for inspection, reporting, and documentation

Support ongoing production quality activities in a fast-paced aerospace environment

Required Qualifications Experience performing mechanical inspections in aerospace or manufacturing environments

Strong hands-on experience with calipers, micrometers, height gauges, thread gauges, and other inspection tools

Proficiency in GD&T interpretation and dimensional inspection

Experience performing inspections on a surface plate

Comfortable using computers for documentation and reporting

Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to pass a background check

Must be located within commuting distance of Hawthorne, CA

Preferred Qualifications Associate's degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent experience.

Certification in inspection techniques or GD&T is a plus.

Experience inspecting composite and precision machined aerospace components

Prior experience supporting source inspection or supplier quality activities

Experience working in high-volume or fast-paced aerospace production environments

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.