Quality Source Inspector - Mechanical

For more than 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.

About the role

We’re hiring for a Quality Mechanical Source Inspector position in Zeeland, MI. The schedule is for operating business hours, approximately 30-40 hours per week. If you have a passion for mechanical products and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

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).

Responsibilities

• 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

• 3+ 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
• Comfortable using electronic tablets to record data

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

• 50% hourly rate for any travel time ("p2p")
• Mileage reimbursement at the US government rate ($0.725 per mile driven), untaxed