Part-Time Mechanical Quality Inspector – San Jose

SQA Services; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

SQA Services is seeking a qualified Quality Mechanical Inspector to support our client at supplier sites in the San Jose, CA area. This part-time role requires availability for 2–4 days per week and is on-site, with responsibilities spanning visual, physical, and dimensional inspections per project specs.

Key tasks include performing in-process and final inspections, reviewing FAI documentation, and ensuring GD&T compliance with proper measurement tools.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and standards.
• Proficient in GD&T and validating dimensions with hand tools.
• Experience with certificates of conformance and inspection documentation.
• Ability to adapt to new technology and software.
• Excellent visual acuity to detect defects in complex products.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual, physical, and dimensional inspections in-process and final per project specs.
• Perform witness inspections for critical features and CMM runs.
• Compile inspection sign-off sheets and packages.
• Verify inspection equipment detects defects and aligns with drawing intent.
• Validate execution of inspection plans and document non-conformances with NCRs.
• Verify hardware cleanliness and absence of foreign object debris.
• Ensure proper fastener installation and correct torque stripe color.
• Confirm product workmanship meets specified standards.
• Review and validate FAI documentation for completeness and traceability.
• Protect inspected products for downstream processing and shipment.
• Verify shipping docs include part numbers, serials, and destination.

Skills

Read drawings

GD&T

Certificates of conformance

Adapt to new technology

Visual acuity

Job description

SQA Services is seeking a qualified Quality Mechanical Inspector to support our client at supplier sites in the San Jose, CA area. This part-time role requires availability for 2–4 days per week and is on-site, with responsibilities spanning visual, physical, and dimensional inspections per project specs.

Key tasks include performing in-process and final inspections, reviewing FAI documentation, and ensuring GD&T compliance with proper measurement tools.