Quality Source Inspector - Mechanical - Level II

SQA Services•Portland, OR

4d•$30 - $35

About The Position

SQA Services is hiring a part-time Quality Mechanical Source Inspector to perform precision inspections of mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and materials at supplier locations. The role is scheduled for the first shift, 20–25 hours per week over 2–3 days per week, on an as-needed basis. Inspection work may cover purchased parts, in-process and final assemblies, and materials for workmanship and conformance to specifications and drawings. The inspector may conduct surface plate inspections of first-article, in-process, and lot-sample parts, verify documentation packages against relevant industry or commodity standards, classify defects, and verify rework performed during inspection. The position requires hands-on mechanical inspection experience, drawing and standards interpretation, GD&T and dimensional validation skills, and experience with certificates of conformance and inspection documentation. The inspector uses precision measurement and inspection equipment as needed and must have excellent visual acuity for detecting defects in complex products. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents because the role requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. Compensation is $30–$35 per hour. Travel time is paid at 50% of the hourly rate, and mileage is reimbursed at the U.S. government rate of $0.725 per mile driven, untaxed.

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on experience inspecting precision mechanical parts.
Strong ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and industry or commodity standards.
Proficiency in GD&T and validating dimensions with tolerances of .005 inches or greater using hand tools such as indicators, micrometers, calipers, and 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.
Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with ITAR requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform precision inspection verifications on mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and materials.
Inspect purchased parts, in-process and final assemblies, and materials for workmanship and conformance to specifications and drawings.
Perform surface plate inspection of first-article, in-process, and lot-sample parts when required.
Use inspection equipment such as micrometers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, height gauges, optical comparators, profilometers, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), as necessary.
Verify documentation packages against industry- or commodity-specific standards.
Classify defect types and verify rework conducted during the inspection.