Quality Inspector - 1st/2nd Shift

Sqaservices; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SQA Services is hiring a Quality Inspector Level 2 for the Hawthrone, CA area to support the first and second shift on a 2‑month contract at full-time hours. The role focuses on detailed visual and mechanical inspections of complex parts, with training provided for XRF and the WARP ERP system.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of hands-on inspection experience, strong GD&T knowledge, and proven ability to read manufacturing drawings. ITAR compliance and a background check are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on quality inspection experience.
• Strong ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and industry/commodity standards.
• Familiar with GD&T (Mechanical II level).
• Proficient with standard precision measurement tools and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections for defects (FOD, damage, burrs).
• Use precision measurement tools including borescope, calipers, micrometers, and thickness gauges.
• Interpret basic drawings/blueprints (material specs, parts lists, dimensions).
• Apply GD&T knowledge to verify dimensions.
• Maintain 100% inspection accuracy on high daily throughput.
• Learn and apply XRF material identification techniques (training provided).
• Learn and navigate the WARP ERP system (training provided).
• Background check and ITAR compliance required.

Skills

Quality inspection

GD&T knowledge

Reading drawings

Borescope proficiency

Precision measurements

Attention to detail

Tools

Borescope

Calipers

Micrometers

XRF techniques

WARP ERP system

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 InspectorLevel 2position inHawthrone, CA. This is an opportunity in which you will be supporting the first & second shift on a 2 month contract at full time hours. If you have a passion for mechanical products and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

• Perform detailed inspections-visual skills (identifying FOD, damage, burrs, and similar defects)
• Proficiency with standard precision measurement tools: Borescope, calipers, pin gages, micrometers, digital thickness gages, comparators, eye loupes, and feeler picks/gauge.
• Basic drawing/blueprint interpretation skills (material specs, parts lists, dimensions, notes)
• Standard GD&T knowledge (Mechanical II level)
• Basic computer proficiency, including typing, system navigation, and file/image uploads
• Strong attention to detail and ability to sustain 100% inspection accuracy across high daily throughput
• Ability to learn and apply XRF material identification techniques (training provided)
• Ability to learn and navigate the WARP ERP system (training provided)
• 3+ years of hands-on quality inspection experience.
• Strong ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and industry/commodity standards.
• Hands on experience with borescopes.
• Proficient in GD&T and validating dimensions preferred
• 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.