Borescope Quality Inspector – Level II

SQA Services, Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

SQA Services, Inc. is seeking a Borescope Quality Inspector to perform visual and 100% borescope inspections of aerospace components at our Hawthorne facility. The role focuses on identifying FOD, burrs, and internal defects while interpreting drawings and specifications.

You will document results, report nonconformances, and use calipers and micrometers under GD&T tolerances, working full-time onsite on first shift. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

Qualifications

• Hands-on proficiency in visual inspection and borescope inspection.
• Ability to identify FOD, burrs, and other internal defects.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection criteria.
• Experience documenting inspection results and reporting nonconformances.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Hawthorne, CA, on 1st shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections and 100% borescope inspections of tubes, machined components, and products with internal cavities.
• Inspect internal surfaces for FOD, burrs, scratches, and other defects or abnormalities.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection criteria.
• Document inspection results accurately and report nonconformances.
• Use precision measuring tools, such as calipers and micrometers, as required.
• Apply knowledge of GD&T and dimensional tolerances when evaluating components against specifications.
• Communicate discrepancies to Quality and Engineering teams and support resolution as needed.

Skills

Borescope inspection

Visual inspection

FOD identification

Engineering drawings

Documentation

Onsite work

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

For more than 30 years, SQA Services has provided managed supplier quality services, including inspections, audits, corrective actions, and engineering support to manufacturers across industries.

SQA Services is seeking a Borescope Quality Inspector to support visual and borescope inspections of machined components at an aerospace manufacturing facility in Hawthorne, CA. The inspector will examine tubes of various shapes and sizes, along with other machined products containing internal cavities, to identify foreign object debris (FOD), burrs, and other internal defects or abnormalities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections and 100% borescope inspections of tubes, machined components, and products with internal cavities.
• Inspect internal surfaces for FOD, burrs, scratches, and other defects or abnormalities.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection criteria.
• Document inspection results accurately and report nonconformances.
• Use precision measuring tools, such as calipers and micrometers, as required.
• Apply knowledge of GD&T and dimensional tolerances when evaluating components against specifications.
• Communicate discrepancies to Quality and Engineering teams and support resolution as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on proficiency in visual inspection and borescope inspection.
• Ability to identify FOD, burrs, and other internal defects.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection criteria.
• Experience documenting inspection results and reporting nonconformances.
• Ability to work full-time onsite in Hawthorne, CA, on 1st shift

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace or precision manufacturing inspection experience.
• Familiarity with GD&T and dimensional tolerances.
• Experience using precision measuring tools, including calipers and micrometers.
• Experience inspecting machined components, tubing, and parts with complex internal geometries.

$30 - $35 an hour

Mileage reimbursement at the US gov't rate ($0.725 per mile driven). Untaxed.

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.