Quality Inspector - Traveling Mechanical Inspector - Level 2

SQA Services•Chicago, IL

2d•$33 - $37•Hybrid

About The Position

Over 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. We’re hiring for a Quality Mechanical Inspector position providing support in the Midwest, travel accommodations. The schedule is for the first shift and full-time hours. If you have a passion for mechanical products and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Candidates must be willing to travel throughout Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Travel accommodations will be provided. This is a 3-month contract.

Requirements

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.
Knowledge and hands-on experience working with various inspection tools (i.e. calipers, micrometers, height gauges, thread gauges, etc.).
CMM experience (but not necessarily CMM programming experience).
Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform precision inspection verifications on mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and materials
Work with receiving department to burn down a back log of parts (machined rocket parts) and paperwork.
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
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