Quality Source Inspector - Mechanical - Level II
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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 in the Midwest Region. The schedule is for the first shift, part-time, 20-25 hours a week, 2-3 days per week on an as-needed basis. 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
- 5+ 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Certification in inspection techniques or GD&T is a plus.
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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- What is your experience with precise measurement hand tools and which have you often utilize for inspection? Please explain.
- Can you describe your experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)? Please explain.
- Do you have hands-on experience reviewing and validating quality documentation packages, including NCRs, COCs, FAIRs, travelers, and work orders, as part of an inspection process? Please Explain.
- Would you describe yourself as tech-savvy and able to quickly learn new software or digital tools? Please explain.
- Are you comfortable traveling to different supplier sites, working independently at your own pace, and using a tablet to perform source inspections? Please Explain.
- Are you open to working part-time, roughly 2- 3 days per week on first shift? This is a travel inspector job where you will travel to one or more supplier sites and support source inspections throughout the week on an as needed basis.