Quality Inspector - Mechanical - Level II

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting precision mechanical inspections at one or more client suppliers in Chicago, IL, and the Midwest region
• Performing precision inspection verifications on mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and materials
• Inspecting purchased parts, in-process and final assemblies, and materials for workmanship and conformance to specifications/drawings
• Performing surface plate inspection of the first article, in-process, and lot sample parts if required
• Utilizing inspection equipment such as micrometers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, height gauges, optical comparators, profilometers, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) if necessary
• Verifying documentation packages to industry/commodity-specific standards
• Classifying defect types and verifying 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
• Adequate 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

Benefits

• One week of training in SoCal (Must be able to attend training)
• Travel accommodations will be provided
• 50% hourly rate for any travel time ("p2p")
• Mileage reimbursement at the US gov't rate ($0.725 per mile driven). Untaxed.

Pay

• Hourly rate

Schedule

• First shift, full-time or part-time

About the Role

SQA Services is a leading provider of managed supplier quality services, delivering audits, assessments, remote surveillance, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering solutions to manufacturers across all industries. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with extensive experience and local expertise, ensuring rapid on-site support at your supplier locations.

Qualifications

We are looking for a Quality Mechanical Inspector who shares our passion for mechanical products and has a keen eye for quality. This role involves conducting precision mechanical inspections at client suppliers in the Chicago, IL area and the Midwest region. The role also includes performing precision inspection verifications on mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and materials, utilizing inspection equipment such as micrometers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, height gauges, optical comparators, profilometers, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs).

Skills

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of hands-on experience with precision mechanical parts inspection, strong ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and industry/commodity standards, proficiency 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, adequate visual acuity to detect defects in complex products, and the ability to adapt to new technology and software.

Benefits

This position offers one week of training in SoCal, travel accommodations, 50% hourly rate for any travel time ("p2p"), and mileage reimbursement at the US gov't rate ($0.725 per mile driven). Untaxed.

Pay

The pay for this position is hourly.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is first shift, full-time or part-time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SQA Services 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.