Quality Inspector - Mechanical - Level 2

SQA Services has been a leading provider of managed supplier quality services for nearly 30 years, offering audits, assessments, remote surveillance, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering solutions to manufacturers across all industries.

We’re hiring for a Quality Mechanical Inspector position in the Los Angeles/Orange County area. The schedule is for the first shift and can be done on either part time or 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!

This is an ongoing contract meaning that the contract lasts as long as you want to continue doing source inspection for us.

• Perform precision inspection verifications on mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and materials.
• Work with the receiving department to burn down a backlog 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.

• 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.

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

Note: SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, and is not influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. As such, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) to comply with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be considered for this role.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.