Quality Source Inspector - Mechanical

Sqa-Services; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Travel time pay (50% of hourly rate)

Job summary

SQA Services in Shawano, WI is hiring a part-time Quality Mechanical Source Inspector to support 20–30 hours weekly across 2–3 days. Role requires inspecting mechanical parts, reading drawings, and certifying conformance. ITAR access may apply; travel time is paid at 50% and mileage is reimbursed.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of precision inspection experience, reads drawings, understands GD&T, and can record data on tablets. Associate degree or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with precision mechanical parts inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and industry/commodity standards.
• Proficient in GD&T and validating dimensions using hand tools.
• Experience with certificates of conformance and inspection documentation.
• Comfortable using electronic tablets to record data.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision inspection verifications on mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and materials.
• Inspect purchased parts, in-process and final assemblies, and materials for workmanship and conformance to specifications/drawings.
• Perform surface plate inspection of first article, in-process, and lot sample parts when required.
• Utilize inspection equipment such as micrometers, dial indicators, height gauges, CMMs as needed.
• Verify documentation packages to industry/commodity-specific standards.
• Classify defect types and verify rework conducted during inspection.

Skills

GD&T

Reading drawings

Inspection procedures

Documentation & conformance

Tablet data entry

Education

Associate degree or higher in related field

Job description

For more than 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 Mechanical Source Inspector position in Shawano, WI. The schedule is for operating business hours, part-time, 20 - 30 hours a week, 2-3 days per week supporting locally. If you have a passion for mechanical products and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Perform precision inspection verifications on mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and materials
• Inspection may include, but is not limited to, purchased parts, in-process and final assemblies, and materials for workmanship and conformance to specifications/drawings
• Perform surface plate inspection of the first article, in-process, and lot sample parts if required
• Utilize inspection equipment such as micrometers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, height gauges, optical comparators, profilometers, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) if necessary
• Visual acuity and the ability to detect defects in highly complex products
• Verify documentation packages to industry/commodity-specific standards
• Classify defect types and verify rework conducted during the time of the inspection

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with precision mechanical parts inspection.
• 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., indicators, 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.
• Comfortable using electronic tablets to record data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Certification in inspection techniques or GD&T is a plus.

$30 - $34 an hour

50% hourly rate for any travel time ("p2p")

Mileage reimbursement at the US gov't rate ($0.725 per mile driven). Untaxed.

Note:

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.

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