What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Inspector - Mechanical/Composites - Level 2 position at SQA Services?
For almost 30 years, SQA Services has been a premier leader in the provision of managed supplier quality services for audits, assessments, remote surveillance assessments, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering to manufacturers within all industries. We deliver services by deploying associates who are located throughout the United States and in 90 countries around the world to your supplier sites. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with broad experience and local knowledge who can represent our clients on-demand and on-site faster than our competitors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct incoming, in-process, and final inspections, including witness inspections (e.g., CMM programs) and critical feature verification.
- Compile final inspection sign-off sheets and ensure traceability of records.
- Ensure inspection equipment and methodologies detect defects and align with design intent.
- Review justification for parts not inspected at final inspection and audit against the inspection plan.
- Verify products meet quality standards (e.g., gaps, fairing, contour, workmanship, finishes, paint, skin quality).
- Ensure hardware cleanliness, absence of FOD, and proper application of safety wire and fasteners.
- Confirm supplier provisions for product protection and preservation during processing and shipment.
- Verify First Article Inspection (FAI) completion and compliance, and review shipping documentation for accuracy.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience in mechanical/composites inspection, ideally in aerospace, automotive, or manufacturing environments.
- Proficient in blueprint reading, GD&T, and technical specifications.
- Familiar with inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, etc.) and CMM operations.
- Knowledge of FAI (AS9102) and quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100).
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with engineering and suppliers.
- Must have a reliable personal vehicle for travel to and from supplier locations.
- Must meet ITAR requirements.
- Must be willing to undergo background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3 years of experience in mechanical/composites inspection.
Mileage reimbursement at US gov't rate .70¢ per mile (untaxed) Portal to Portal (P2P) rate.
SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications and is not influenced by, 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.
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