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Quality Source Inspector Mechanical Level II
Job Location:
Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 30 - 35
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
5 August 2026 (2 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
2 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with extensive experience and local expertise enabling us to represent our clients on-demand and with greater speed and efficiency than our competitors.
Were hiring for a Quality Mechanical Source Inspector. The schedule is for the first shift part-time 20 - 30 hours a week 3-4 days per week on an as-needed basis. If you have a passion for mechanical products and a keen eye for quality this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Key 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
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.
- Ability to adapt to new technology and software.
- Excellent visual acuity to detect defects in complex products.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates degree or higher in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Certification in inspection techniques or GD&T is a plus.
$30 - $35 an hour
50% hourly rate for any travel time (p2p)
Mileage reimbursement at the US govt rate ($0.725 per mile driven). Untaxed.
Note:
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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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About Company
Note: 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 st ... View more
