Quality Inspector - Mechanical- Level 2- Aerospace- Part-Time

For nearly 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 Inspector position in the greater WA area. The schedule is on first shift, part-time, 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:

• You will be conducting precision mechanical inspections at one or more client suppliers in the greater WA area.
• 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

Requirements:

• 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.
• Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM); CMM programming experience is a plus but not required.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the products and the need for background checks.
• Ability to travel between client locations as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or similar industries is a plus.
• Prior work with composite materials is beneficial.
• Previous exposure to shadow inspections and training within the aerospace industry.
• Associate's degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Certification in inspection techniques or GD&T is a plus.