Quality Source Inspector - Mechanical

Medium; Saugatuck Township (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 71,000; Part time

Job summary

SQA Services is hiring a Quality Mechanical Source Inspector for Zeeland, MI. This part-time position offers 20-30 hours per week across 2-3 days, focused on precision inspection of mechanical parts and assemblies and verification against drawings and specifications.

The role requires GD&T proficiency, drawing interpretation, and experience with inspection documentation. Travel time is paid at 50%, mileage is reimbursed at the US gov't rate, with ITAR compliance notes as applicable.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with precision mechanical parts inspection.
• Able to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and industry/commodity standards.
• Proficient in GD&T and validating dimensions (tolerances ≥.005”) 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.
• Comfortable using electronic tablets to record data.

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.

Skills

Reading drawings

GD&T

Inspect documentation

Quality assurance

Adaptability to technology

Visual inspection

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or higher

Inspection certification (GD&T) a plus

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Dial indicators

CMMs

Profilometers

Optical comparators

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 Zeeland, MI.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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