Quality Inspector - Mechanical - Level 2

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Untaxed pay

Job summary

SQA Services in the San Jose, CA area is seeking a qualified Quality Mechanical Inspector for a part-time role, supporting client sites 2-4 days per week. This position emphasizes meticulous visual and dimensional inspection of mechanical parts against project specifications.

The ideal candidate has experience with GD&T, CMM witness inspections, FAI documentation, and the ability to read drawings. Join a team delivering responsive, on-site quality assurance across supplier locations.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and industry standards.
• Proficient in GD&T and validating dimensions using 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 per project specifications.
• Perform in-process and final inspections of critical features, including witness inspections.
• Compile final inspection sign-off sheets and inspection packages.
• Verify inspection equipment capable of detecting defects and align with drawing intent.
• Review and validate First Article Inspection documentation for completeness and traceability.
• Verify shipping documentation for legibility and completeness.

Skills

Reading drawings

GD&T

Inspection documentation

Adaptability

Visual acuity

CMM experience

Education

Experience in manufacturing industry

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

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 are searching for a qualified Quality Mechanical Inspector in the San Jose, CA Area. This is a part‑time opportunity in which you will be supporting our client at one or more supplier sites in and around San Jose, 2 - 4 days/week. 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 passion for mechanical products and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct visual, physical, and dimensional inspections (both in-process and final) of parts, per project specifications and requirements.
• 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.
• 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

• Strong ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and industry/commodity standards.
• Proficient in GD&T and validating dimensions (tolerances ≥.005”) using hand tools (e.g., micrometers, calipers, height gauges).
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working experience with GD&T
• 5 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, with at least 2 years as a Mechanical Inspector.

$30 - $34 an hour

P2P pay and mileage reimbursement at $0.70 per mile driven Untaxed.

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Note:

SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, and is not influenced by factors such as 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.