Aerospace Quality Inspector - 1st shift

About the role

SQA Services has been a leading provider of managed supplier quality services for over 30 years, offering audits, assessments, remote surveillance, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering solutions to manufacturers across all industries. We are hiring for a Quality Mechanical Inspector position in Bastrop, TX on a 6-month contract.

The schedule is for the 1st shift (6:00am - 2:30 PM), full-time. If you have a passion for mechanical products and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• Review and validate e-Cert packages for components, subassemblies, and final assemblies
• Verify inspection records, test results, certifications, signatures, and approval workflows
• Identify, document, and communicate discrepancies or nonconformances to Quality and Engineering
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, QMS requirements, and build plans, including traceability
• Perform visual, dimensional, and physical inspections (incoming, in-process, final, and first article)
• Conduct surface plate inspections and lot sampling as required
• Use precision tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, dial indicators, and profilometers
• Inspect workmanship issues (burrs, scratches, fasteners, edge distance, damage)
• Verify corrective actions and rework completion
• Review shipping documentation and confirm proper packaging and preservation
• Provide summary reports, weekly status updates, and support continuous improvement efforts

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience inspecting precision mechanical parts
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Proficient with hand inspection tools (tolerances ≥ .005”)
• Comfortable working with digital systems and new software
• Excellent attention to detail and visual inspection skills
• Must pass a background check
• ITAR compliance required

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent experience (preferred)
• Certification in inspection techniques or GD&T is a plus (preferred)

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement at the US gov't rate ($0.725 per mile driven)

Skills

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).