Quality Inspector -Mechanical - Level 2

SQA Services; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

SQA Services is seeking a Mechanical Inspector to support source inspections at multiple supplier locations near Salt Lake City, UT. This on-site contract role (3–6 months) requires strong GD&T skills, CMM experience, and meticulous dimensional inspection of precision parts.

The ideal candidate will be proficient with precision hand tools, be familiar with FAI documentation, and capable of handling non-conformances while ensuring compliance with ITAR regulations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Quality Inspector or CMM Operator.
• Proficient in dimensional inspection of precision tolerance parts.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and interpretation of drawings.
• Experience with multiple part numbers and assemblies.
• ITAR eligibility or US citizenship status required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual, physical, and dimensional inspections per project specifications.
• Perform incoming inspections from external providers of products and services.
• Execute in-process and final inspections of critical features and witness inspections.
• Compile inspection sign-off sheets and packages; validate inspection plans.
• Verify inspection equipment capability and alignment with drawing intent.
• Document non-conformances and submit for disposition.
• Ensure proper shipping documentation and traceability.

Skills

Quality inspection

GD&T interpretation

CMM operation

Dimensional inspection

Inspection tools

ITAR eligibility

Education

GD&T ASME Y-14.5 certification

Tools

CMM equipment

Measuring tools

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 a dedicated and highly skilled Mechanical Inspector to join our team to support source inspections at multiple supplier locations near Salt Lake City, UT. This critical role requires an experienced professional with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of quality assurance practices. If you have a background in inspecting machined parts, are proficient with all precision hand tools, and can interpret complex GD&T requirements, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. This position will be on-site 5 days a week, for 4-8 hours a day. This is a 3-6 month contract.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct visual, physical, and dimensional inspections (both in-process and final) of parts, per project specifications and requirements.
• Perform incoming inspections from external providers of products and services (e.g., nickel plating).
• Conduct in-process and final inspections of critical features, including witness inspections (e.g., CMM program run).
• Compile final inspection sign-off sheets and inspection packages.
• Verify that inspection equipment is capable of detecting defects and ensure inspection methodology aligns with drawing intent.
• Review and validate the justification for parts not inspected at final inspection.
• Audit and validate the execution of inspection plans as applicable.
• Document non-conformances using approved methods and submit non-conformance reports for customer disposition.
• Verify hardware cleanliness and absence of internal or external foreign object debris.
• Verify fasteners are properly installed; assure torque stripe is continuous and of correct color.
• Assure products are free of gaps, mismatches, fairing, and of acceptable contour and waviness.
• Ensure products are of good workmanship and meet specified standards (e.g., oil canning, riding conditions, loose fasteners, drill starts, scratches, dings, burrs, fastener edge distance).
• Review and validate First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation, including completeness, traceability, and compliance.
• Ensure the protection and preservation of inspected products for subsequent processing and shipment.
• Verify applicable shipping documentation for legibility and completeness, including part number, serial number, configuration change letter, and shipping destination.

Required Qualifications:

• Extensive experience as a Quality Inspector or CMM Operator, with industry and commodity-specific expertise.
• Proficiency in dimensional inspection of precision tolerance parts.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with all inspection tools.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex GD&T requirements and validate complex assemblies.
• Experience with multiple primary and secondary part numbers (e.g., brackets, clips, doublers, splices, brackets, drip shields, etc.).
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITARhere.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified or previously certified in GD&T ASME Y-14.5.
• 5 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, with at least 2 years as a Mechanical Inspector.

$32 - $36 an hour

Mileage Compensation ($0.78 per mile driven)

Note: 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.

SQA Services 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.