Manufacturing Quality Inspector - Level II

Sqaservices; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SQA Services is seeking a Mechanical Inspector Level 2 to support source inspections at multiple supplier locations near Tulsa, OK. The role is on site 5 days a week, for 4–8 hours a day, requiring expertise in inspecting machined parts and interpreting GD&T per project specs.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with precision inspection tools, CMM programs, FAI, non-conformances, and ITAR-related requirements. Equal opportunity employer; U.S. citizen or eligible per ITAR is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing, with at least 2 years as Mechanical Inspector.
• Experience inspecting machined parts with GD&T requirements.
• Proficient with precision hand tools and CMM programs.
• Ability to interpret complex drawings and ensure conformance to specs.
• Experience with multiple primary/secondary part numbers and inspection plans.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual, physical, and dimensional inspections (in-process and final) of parts per project specs.
• Perform incoming inspections from external providers (e.g., nickel plating).
• Conduct in-process and final inspections of critical features, including witness inspections (CMM program run).
• Compile final inspection sign-off sheets and inspection packages.
• Verify inspection equipment detects defects and aligns with drawing intent.
• Review and validate justification for parts not inspected at final inspection.
• Audit and validate execution of inspection plans as applicable.
• Document non-conformances and submit non-conformance reports for disposition.
• Verify hardware cleanliness and absence of debris.
• Verify fasteners are properly installed and torque stripe quality.
• Ensure products meet specified standards (oil canning, riding conditions, etc.).
• Review and validate FAI documentation for completeness and traceability.

Skills

Quality Inspector

CMM Operator

GD&T interpretation

Dimensional inspection

Tools

CMM

Precision hand tools

Job description

For almost 30 years, SQA Services has been a premier leader in the provision of managed supplier quality services for audits, assessments, remote surveillance assessments, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering to manufacturers within all industries. We deliver services by deploying associates who are located throughout the United States and in 90+ countries around the world to your supplier sites. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with broad experience and local knowledge who can represent our clients on-demand and on-site faster than our competitors.

We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Mechanical Inspector Level 2 to join our team to support source inspections at multiple supplier locations near Tulsa, OK. This critical role requires an experienced professional with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of quality assurance practices. If you have a background in the inspection of machined parts, are proficient with all precision hand tools, and can interpret complex GD&T requirements, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. This position with be on site 5 days a week, for 4-8 hours a day.

• Conduct visual, physical, and dimensional inspections (both in-process and final) of parts, per project specifications and requirements.
• Perform incoming inspections from external providers of products and services (e.g., nickel plating).
• Conduct in-process and final inspections of critical features, including witness inspections (e.g., CMM program run).
• Compile final inspection sign-off sheets and inspection packages.
• Verify that inspection equipment is capable of detecting defects and ensure inspection methodology aligns with drawing intent.
• Review and validate the justification for parts not inspected at final inspection.
• Audit and validate the execution of inspection plans as applicable.
• Document non-conformances using approved methods and submit non-conformance reports for customer disposition.
• Verify hardware cleanliness and absence of internal or external foreign object debris.
• Verify fasteners are properly installed; assure torque stripe is continuous and of correct color.
• Assure products are free of gaps, mismatches, fairing, and of acceptable contour and waviness.
• Ensure products are of good workmanship and meet specified standards (e.g., oil canning, riding conditions, loose fasteners, drill starts, scratches, dings, burrs, fastener edge distance).
• Review and validate First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation, including completeness, traceability, and compliance.
• Ensure the protection and preservation of inspected products for subsequent processing and shipment.
• Verify applicable shipping documentation for legibility and completeness, including part number, serial number, configuration change letter, and shipping destination.
• Extensive experience as a Quality Inspector or CMM Operator, with industry and commodity-specific expertise.
• Proficiency in dimensional inspection of precision tolerance parts.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with all inspection tools.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex GD&T requirements and validate complex assemblies.
• Experience with multiple primary and secondary part numbers (e.g., brackets, clips, doublers, splices, brackets, drip shields, etc.).
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITARhere.
• Certified or previously certified in GD&T ASME Y-14.5.
• 5 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, with at least 2 years as a Mechanical Inspector.

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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