Borescope Visual Quality Inspector – Level II

SQA Services, Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

SQA Services, Inc. in Hawthorne, CA, is seeking a Level 2 Borescope Quality Inspector to support visual and borescope inspections of machined components at an aerospace manufacturing facility on the first shift.

You will examine tubes and parts with internal cavities to identify defects such as burrs and FOD. The role requires hands-on inspection skills, meticulous documentation, and strict adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• Hands-on proficiency in visual inspection and borescope inspection.
• Experience with borescope inspections, visual inspection, or mechanical quality inspection preferred.
• Aerospace or manufacturing inspection experience is a plus.
• Ability to identify burrs, FOD, and other visual defects.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written inspection procedures.
• Ability to document findings accurately and work in a fast-paced environment.
• On-site Hawthorne, CA, 1st shift availability.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections and 100% borescope inspections of tubes, machined components, and products with internal cavities.
• Inspect internal surfaces for burrs, foreign object debris (FOD), and other visible abnormalities.
• Follow established inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Document inspection results and report any defects or nonconformances.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and support containment activities as needed.
• Follow all site safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Borescope inspection

Visual inspection

Documentation

Attention to detail

Record keeping

On-site

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 Level 2 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 burrs, foreign object debris (FOD), and other visible abnormalities.
• Follow established inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Document inspection results and report any defects or nonconformances.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and support containment activities as needed.
• Follow all site safety and quality procedures.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Hands-on proficiency in visual inspection and borescope inspection
• Previous experience with borescope inspections, visual inspection, or mechanical quality inspection preferred
• Aerospace or manufacturing inspection experience is a plus
• Ability to identify burrs, FOD, and other visual defects
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written inspection procedures
• Ability to document findings accurately and work in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable using computers to record inspection results, document defects, and maintain accurate inspection records.
• 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 - $36 an hour

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

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.