Quality Inspector - Aerospace (On-site at Enfield, CT)
For more than 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're actively seeking an experienced Quality Mechanical Inspector to support our team at a supplier site in Enfield, CT. This is a full-time, 6-month contract opportunity working Monday through Friday, with the potential for extension.
Not located in Connecticut? No problem. We welcome qualified candidates from across the U.S. who are willing to travel or temporarily relocate for the assignment. SQA provides travel assistance and lodging for the duration of the contract, making this an excellent opportunity for experienced inspectors who are open to a travel assignment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform visual, physical, and dimensional inspections of machined parts, including incoming, in-process, and final inspections
- Inspect parts against engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection plans to verify conformance
- Perform inspections of critical features and witness inspections as required
- Verify that the appropriate inspection methods and measurement equipment are being used based on drawing requirements
- Review and validate inspection plans and supporting quality documentation
- Compile final inspection sign-off sheets and inspection packages
- Identify and document non-conformances (NCRs) and submit findings for customer disposition
- Review and validate justification for features or parts not inspected during final inspection
- Accurately document and maintain inspection results within the Quality Management System (QMS)
Required Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience performing mechanical and dimensional inspections
- Working knowledge of AS9102 First Article Inspection (FAI) requirements
- Experience reviewing Certificates of Conformance (CoCs) and other quality documentation
- Working knowledge of GD&T and dimensional inspection methods
- Proficiency with precision measurement tools and inspection equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and indicators
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and tolerances
- Experience following inspection plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria
- Ability to accurately document inspection results and work within an established Quality Management System (QMS)
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and document non-conformances
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current or previous GD&T certification in accordance with ASME Y14.5
- High school diploma, GED, or technical school diploma; an engineering or related technical degree is a plus
- Knowledge of mechanical contract manufacturing and Lean manufacturing principles
- 5+ years of manufacturing experience, including at least 2 years of hands-on mechanical inspection experience
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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- Do you have hands-on experience performing visual, dimensional, in-process, and/or final inspections of machined mechanical parts? written answer
- Are you comfortable reading engineering drawings and using GD&T to determine how a part should be inspected? written answer
- What precision measurement equipment have you used to inspect mechanical parts? written answer
- Do you have hands-on experience with AS9102 First Article Inspections and reviewing quality documentation such as FAIRs, Certificates of Conformance, inspection records, and NCRs? written answer
- This is a full-time, 6-month onsite assignment in Enfield, Connecticut. SQA will cover approved travel and lodging for candidates who need to travel to the site. Are you willing and able to support the assignment onsite Monday through Friday for the duration of the contract? written answer