Mechanical Source Inspector

Sqaservices; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sqaservices is hiring a full-time Quality Mechanical Inspector Level 2 in Hawthorne, CA. The role involves performing detailed inspections and using precision measuring instruments to ensure product quality.

Candidates should have over 3 years of inspection experience and be proficient in interpreting manufacturing drawings. Commitment to ITAR compliance and a background check are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with precision mechanical parts inspection.
• Ability to adapt to new technology and software.
• Must be ITAR compliant.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections on components, assemblies, and raw materials.
• Operate precision measuring instruments to validate part conformity.
• Identify and categorize nonconformities and verify corrective actions.

Skills

Mechanical parts inspection

Reading manufacturing drawings

GD&T proficiency

Adaptability to new technology

Visual acuity

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

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 a full time Quality Mechanical InspectorLevel 2 position in Hawthorne, CA. If you have a passion for mechanical products and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• 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 beenproperly 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.

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.