Quality Inspector -Mechanical - Level 2

About the role

SQA Services is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Mechanical Inspector to support source inspections at multiple supplier locations near Salt Lake City, UT. This critical role requires an experienced professional with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of quality assurance practices. The position will be on-site 5 days a week, for 4–8 hours a day, and is a 3–6 month contract.

Responsibilities

• Conduct visual, physical, and dimensional inspections (both in-process and final) of parts, per project specifications and requirements
• Perform incoming inspections from external providers of products and services (e.g., nickel plating)
• Conduct in-process and final inspections of critical features, including witness inspections (e.g., CMM program run)
• Compile final inspection sign-off sheets and inspection packages
• Verify that inspection equipment is capable of detecting defects and ensure inspection methodology aligns with drawing intent
• Review and validate the justification for parts not inspected at final inspection
• Audit and validate the execution of inspection plans as applicable
• Document non-conformances using approved methods and submit non-conformance reports for customer disposition
• Verify hardware cleanliness and absence of internal or external foreign object debris
• Verify fasteners are properly installed; assure torque stripe is continuous and of correct color
• Assure products are free of gaps, mismatches, fairing, and of acceptable contour and waviness
• Ensure products are of good workmanship and meet specified standards (e.g., oil canning, riding conditions, loose fasteners, drill starts, scratches, dings, burrs, fastener edge distance)
• Review and validate First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation, including completeness, traceability, and compliance
• Ensure the protection and preservation of inspected products for subsequent processing and shipment
• Verify applicable shipping documentation for legibility and completeness, including part number, serial number, configuration change letter, and shipping destination

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Quality Inspector or CMM Operator, with industry and commodity-specific expertise
• Proficiency in dimensional inspection of precision tolerance parts
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with all inspection tools
• Ability to understand and interpret complex GD&T requirements and validate complex assemblies
• Experience with multiple primary and secondary part numbers (e.g., brackets, clips, doublers, splices, drip shields, etc.)
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified or previously certified in GD&T ASME Y-14.5
• 5 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, with at least 2 years as a Mechanical Inspector

Note: 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).

Mileage Compensation ($0.78 per mile driven)