Quality Source Inspector - Electromechanical - Level II

Sqaservices; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SQA Services is seeking an Electromechanical Source Inspector (Level 2) to perform source inspections at supplier locations in Phoenix, Arizona. This flexible role can be full-time or part-time, averaging 3-5 days per week, with inspectors able to accept or decline individual inspection requests.

The position requires experience in electromechanical inspections within aerospace or regulated manufacturing, the ability to read drawings and procedures, and strong documentation. U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience performing electromechanical inspections in aerospace or regulated manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, procedures, and schematics.
• Strong documentation skills and inspection package sign-offs.

Responsibilities

• Perform source inspections at external suppliers and special processors
• Conduct in-process and final inspections, including witness inspections of critical features
• Compile final inspection sign-off sheets and inspection packages
• Verify inspection equipment and methods are appropriate per drawing intent
• Review justification for parts not inspected at final inspection
• Audit execution to approved inspection plans when applicable
• Verify hardware cleanliness and absence of FOD
• Verify safety wire installation per specification
• Measure tight-tolerance parts on a surface plate using hand tools
• Verify supplier product protection, preservation, and shipping documentation
• Experience performing electromechanical inspections in an aerospace or regulated manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, work instructions, procedures, and schematics
• Hands-on experience with hand inspection tools and surface plate inspection
• Ability to work independently at supplier sites
• U.S. Citizen and able to pass a criminal background check
• Personal vehicle required for local travel
• Prior experience performing source inspections at supplier facilities
• Aerospace or defense manufacturing background
• Experience inspecting electromechanical assemblies, including wiring, connectors, and mechanical interfaces
• Familiarity with special processes (e.g., plating, coatings, external processing)
• Experience performing witness inspections and verifying inspection plans
• Strong documentation skills and experience completing inspection packages or sign-off sheets
• Ability to work independently in supplier environments and communicate findings clearly

Skills

Source inspection

Electromechanical inspection

Read drawings

Independent work at supplier sites

Documentation

Tools

Surface plate

Hand tools

Job description

Company Overview

For more than 30 years, SQA Services has provided managed supplier quality services—including inspections, audits, corrective actions, and engineering support—to manufacturers across regulated industries. We deploy experienced quality professionals throughout the United States and in over 90 countries to support client and supplier sites on demand.

Position Summary

We are seeking one Electromechanical Source Inspector (Level 2) to perform source inspections at multiple supplier locations in Phoenix, Arizona.

This is a flexible, full-time or part-time role, averaging 3-5 days per week, where inspectors may accept or decline individual inspection requests.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Perform source inspections at external suppliers and special processors
• Conduct in-process and final inspections, including witness inspections of critical features
• Compile final inspection sign-off sheets and inspection packages
• Verify inspection equipment and methods are appropriate per drawing intent
• Review justification for parts not inspected at final inspection
• Audit execution to approved inspection plans when applicable
• Verify hardware cleanliness and absence of FOD
• Verify safety wire installation per specification
• Measure tight-tolerance parts on a surface plate using hand tools
• Verify supplier product protection, preservation, and shipping documentation
• Experience performing electromechanical inspections in an aerospace or regulated manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, work instructions, procedures, and schematics
• Hands-on experience with hand inspection tools and surface plate inspection
• Ability to work independently at supplier sites
• U.S. Citizen and able to pass a criminal background check
• Personal vehicle required for local travel
• Prior experience performing source inspections at supplier facilities
• Aerospace or defense manufacturing background
• Experience inspecting electromechanical assemblies, including wiring, connectors, and mechanical interfaces
• Familiarity with special processes (e.g., plating, coatings, external processing)
• Experience performing witness inspections and verifying inspection plans
• Strong documentation skills and experience completing inspection packages or sign-off sheets
• Ability to work independently in supplier environments and communicate findings clearly

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

ITAR Compliance

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.