Quality Inspector - Mechanical - Level 1

SQA Services, Inc.; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quality assurance service provider is seeking multiple skilled Mechanical Inspectors Level 1 to support inspection efforts at a facility in Hawthorne, CA. The ideal candidates will have experience in quality inspection within the aerospace industry, demonstrating the ability to independently validate criteria and conduct dimensional inspections. Responsibilities include visual inspections, measuring components, and ensuring compliance with engineering drawings. This is a full-time contract role for 3+ months with specific training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting mechanical parts, client-specific training provided.
• Proficiency in verifying products against drawing requirements.
• Ability to pass a background check and must be ITAR compliant.
• Ability to pass a background check and ITAR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections of products for workmanship issues.
• Conduct outer diameter inspections for damage.
• Measure features using calipers and micrometers.
• Interpret drawings limited to hexes and notes.
• Verify raw material using XRF (training provided).
• Inspect threads visually and assess pass/fail using images.

Skills

Quality inspection experience

Strong communication skills

Technological proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

Borescopes

Optical comparators

XRF guns

XRF guns

Job description

For almost 30 years, SQA Services has been a premier leader in the provision of managed supplier quality services for audits, assessments, remote surveillance assessments, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering to manufacturers within all industries. We deliver services by deploying associates who are located throughout the United States and in 90+ countries around the world to your supplier sites.

Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with broad experience and local knowledge who can represent our clients on-demand and on-site faster than our competitors.

We are seeking multiple dedicated and highly skilled Mechanical Inspector Level 1 to join our team and support inspection at our client's facility in Hawthorne, CA. The ideal candidate will have experience in quality inspection, particularly in the aerospace industry, with the ability to independently validate established criteria and conduct dimensional inspections without additional guidance. This is a 3+ month contract position in which you will be working full-time on first shift (8:00 am – 5:00 pm).

Key Responsibilities

• Visual inspections of product for workmanship issues for fuel manifolds
• Conduct outer diameter visual inspection (10x magnification) for damage on tubes and hardware (B nuts, sleeves, etc.)
• Measure minor features using calipers and micrometers
• Perform basic drawing interpretation (limited to hexes and notes, not dimensional details)
• Verify raw material using an XRF gun (training and safety instructions will be provided)
• Conduct visual inspection of threads, with minimal use of thread plug gauges
• Perform potential inner diameter visual inspection using a borescope, making pass/fail decisions based on visual comparison to specification images

Required Qualifications

• Experience inspecting mechanical parts (client‑specific training provided)
• Proficiency in verifying products against drawing requirements
• Strong communication skills and technological proficiency
• Ability to pass a background check
• Must be ITAR Compliant

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards
• Prior experience with specialized inspection tools such as borescopes, optical comparators, and XRF guns
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and specifications

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. As such, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. 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.