Quality Source Inspector - Mechanical - Level II

SQA Services•Portland, OR

About The Position

SQA Services is hiring a Quality Mechanical Source Inspector to perform precision inspections of mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and materials. The role involves checking purchased parts, in-process and final assemblies, and materials for workmanship and conformance to specifications and drawings. Inspections may include surface-plate checks of first-article, in-process, and lot-sample parts, as required. The inspector uses relevant measurement and inspection equipment, verifies documentation packages against industry- or commodity-specific standards, classifies defect types, and verifies rework performed during inspections. The position is part-time, first shift, 20–25 hours per week over 2–3 days, on an as-needed basis. It pays $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 driven. 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 to be considered. SQA Services states that it is an equal opportunity employer and may use AI tools to support portions of the hiring process; final hiring decisions are made by humans.

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-specific standards.
Proficiency in GD&T and validating dimensions with tolerances of at least .005" 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) because the position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles.

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 inspections 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), when necessary.
Verify documentation packages against industry- or commodity-specific standards.
Classify defect types and verify rework conducted during the inspection.