Quality Inspector- Mechanical

SQA Services, Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

SQA Services, Inc. is hiring a Quality Inspector Level 2 in Hawthorne, CA. You will support either first shift or second shift, performing detailed inspections throughout production stages to verify conformance to engineering drawings and specifications.

You will use borescopes and precision instruments to detect defects, identify nonconformities, and ensure proper corrective actions are completed. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of hands-on inspection experience, strong GD&T skills, and the

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on quality inspection experience.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and industry 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.
• Willing to undergo a background check.
• ITAR compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections - visual, dimensional, and physical on components, assemblies, and raw materials to verify conformance to drawings and specs.
• Operate precision measuring instruments and borescopes for inspections on tubes and parts.
• Identify and categorize nonconformities and ensure corrective actions or rework are completed.
• Verify receiving/shipping documents for accuracy including part numbers and serials.

Skills

Reading drawings

GD&T knowledge

Visual inspection

Adapt to new tech

Attention to detail

Background check willingness

Tools

Borescopes

Manufacturing software

Job description

Over 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 Quality Inspector Level 2 position in Hawthorne, CA. This is an opportunity in which you will be supporting either first shift or 2nd shift 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!

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 borescopes to do inspections on tubes
• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Must be ITAR compliant.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.