Mechanical Inspector - Level 2

SQA Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

SQA Services, Inc. in Morgan Hill, CA is seeking a Quality Mechanical Inspector Level 2 to support the Receiving Department. You will inspect machined rocket parts and related documentation, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.

The role requires 3+ years of hands-on inspection experience, strong GD&T and measurement skills, and the ability to read complex drawings. ITAR compliance and a willingness to undergo a background check are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with precision mechanical parts inspection.
• Able to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and industry standards.
• Proficient in GD&T and validating dimensions using hand tools such as micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to adapt to new technology and software.
• Excellent visual acuity to detect defects in complex products.
• Must be ITAR compliant and willing to undergo a background check.

Responsibilities

• Support Receiving Department by performing inspections of machined rocket parts and associated documentation to reduce backlog of parts and paperwork.
• Perform detailed inspections - visual, dimensional, and physical - on components and materials to verify compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Operate precision measuring instruments (micrometers, dial indicators, gauge blocks, height gauges, profilometers) to validate part conformity.
• Conduct surface plate inspections and statistical lot sampling based on quality requirements.
• Identify and categorize nonconformities and confirm corrective actions or rework.
• Review receiving shipping documentation for accuracy (part numbers, serial numbers, change notices).
• Assure appropriate packaging, preservation, and delivery handling upon receiving.
• Must be willing to undergo a background check for ITAR compliance.

Skills

GD&T

Reading drawings

Measuring with micrometers/calipers/ho

Visual inspection

Attention to defects

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Profilometers

Surface plates

Job description

For nearly 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 aQuality Mechanical InspectorLevel 2position inMorgan Hill, CA. This is an opportunity in which you will be supporting the first or second shift. This is a Part time position. If you have a passion for mechanical products and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Receiving Department by performing inspections of machined rocket parts and associated documentation to reduce backlog of parts and paperwork.
• Perform detailed inspections - visual, dimensional, and physical - on components, assemblies, and raw materials throughout various production phases (including in-process, final, and first article) to verify compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Operate and utilize precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, gauge blocks, height gauges, and profilometers to validate part conformity.
• Conduct surface plate inspections and statistical lot sampling based on quality requirements.
• Apply sharp visual inspection skills to identify workmanship issues and product defects, including damage such as burrs, scratches, loose fasteners, dings, and inadequate edge distances.
• Identify and categorize nonconformities and confirm that corrective actions or rework have been properly executed.
• Receiving shipping documentation for accuracy, confirming part numbers, serial numbers, change notices, and destination data are correct.
• Assure appropriate packaging, preservation, and delivery handling upon receiving.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with precision mechanical parts inspection.
• Strong ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and industry/commodity standards.
• Proficient in GD&T and validating dimensions (tolerances ≥.005") using hand tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, height gauges).
• Ability to adapt to new technology and software.
• Excellent visual acuity to detect defects in complex products.
• Must be willing to undergo a background check.
• Must be ITAR compliant.

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. Must be ITAR compliant and must be willing to undergo a background check.