Quality Inspector (Aerospace) - Electromechanical

SQA Services • Phoenix, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

SQA Services is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Inspector Level 2 for a 1-year contract position in Phoenix, AZ. This is a full-time, first-shift opportunity supporting the aerospace industry. The role involves inspecting incoming materials, in-process, and final products to ensure they meet stringent quality and visual standards. Candidates must have a passion for mechanical products and a keen eye for quality. The compensation is $40-45 per hour, and the company covers all travel and accommodation expenses for a mandatory one-week training program in California.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with electro-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., micrometers, calipers, height gauges).
• Ability to adapt to new technology and software.
• Excellent visual acuity to detect defects in complex products.
• Must be willing to undergo a background check.
• Must be ITAR compliant.

Responsibilities

• Incoming inspection from external providers of products or services/processing (e.g., nickel plating)
• FAI, PO, COC and process certification documents
• In-process and/or final inspection of critical features, including witness inspection (e.g., CMM program run)
• Compilation of final inspection sign-off sheet or inspection package
• Verification that the inspection equipment used to take measurements is capable of detecting defects.
• Verification that the inspection methodology is adequate per drawing intent.
• Review and validation of justification for any part not inspected at final inspection.
• Assure products are free of gaps, mismatches, fairing, and of acceptable contour and waviness.
• Assured products are of good workmanship and within specified workmanship standards (e.g., oil canning, riding conditions, loose fasteners, drill starts, scratches, dings, burrs, fastener edge distance, etc.)
• Verifying all visible part finishes, paint, and skin quality are acceptable to the required visual standards.
• Verify hardware cleanliness and absence of internal or external foreign object debris.
• Verify safety wire has been applied in a negative pull orientation, the correct number of turns, and pigtails are tucked in according to specification requirements.
• Verify fasteners are properly installed; assure the torque stripe is continuous from the head to the surface and of the correct color.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement at the US gov't rate ($ 0.70 per mile driven). Untaxed.
• All travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by the company for training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed