Quality Source Inspector - Mechanical - Level II

SQA Services•Detroit, MI

About The Position

SQA Services is hiring a Quality Mechanical Source Inspector in the Midwest Region to perform on-demand supplier quality inspections. The role focuses on verifying mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and materials for workmanship and conformance to specifications and drawings. Inspections may cover purchased parts, in-process and final assemblies, and materials, and may include surface-plate inspection of first-article, in-process, and lot-sample parts. The position is scheduled for first shift, 40 hours per week across five days, on an as-needed basis. The inspector uses precision measurement equipment, reviews documentation packages against applicable industry or commodity standards, classifies defects, and verifies rework. Compensation is $30–$35 per hour. Travel time is paid at 50% of the hourly rate, and mileage is reimbursed at the stated U.S. government rate of $0.725 per mile, untaxed. The position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or U.S. lawful permanent residents (green card holders).

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on experience inspecting precision mechanical parts.
Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and industry or commodity standards.
Proficiency in GD&T and validating dimensions with tolerances of at least .005 inches 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 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 needed.
Verify documentation packages against industry- or commodity-specific standards.
Classify defect types and verify rework conducted during the inspection.