Quality Inspector - Mechanical/Composites - Level 2

For almost 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.

Responsibilities:

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of mechanical and electromechanical components to ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
• Conduct witness inspections, including running CMM programs and verifying critical dimensions and features.
• Compile inspection reports and final sign-off sheets, ensuring traceability of all records and documentation.
• Verify that inspection equipment and methodologies are capable of detecting defects and align with design intent.
• Review and validate justifications for any parts not inspected at final inspection.
• Audit and ensure compliance with the inspection plan, as applicable.
• Ensure products meet cosmetic, workmanship, and structural quality standards, checking for gaps, mismatches, fairing, contour, waviness, oil canning, scratches, and burrs.
• Verify proper application of finishes, paint, and coatings according to visual standards.
• Ensure hardware cleanliness and absence of foreign object debris (FOD).

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in mechanical/composites inspection, preferably in aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Experience with CMM operation and programming is a plus but not required
• Familiarity with inspection tools such as calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, and dial indicators.
• Knowledge of FAI processes (AS9102) and quality management systems such as ISO 9001 and AS9100.
• Strong understanding of torque specifications, fastener installation, safety wire application, and workmanship standards.
• Ability to identify non-conforming characteristics and work with engineering and suppliers to resolve issues.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation skills, ensuring complete and accurate inspection records.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with quality engineers, suppliers, and production teams.
• Must be able to meet ITAR requirements
• undergo a background check
• Valid DL and reliable transportation

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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