Quality Inspector II - Mechanical/Electromechanical

Job Description

Job Description

About SQA Services

For nearly 30 years, SQA Services has been a trusted leader in managed supplier quality services, supporting manufacturers across aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, and critical manufacturing industries. With quality professionals located throughout the U.S. and more than 90 countries, we deliver on-site supplier quality inspections, audits, engineering support, and technical expertise wherever our clients need us.

We're seeking an experienced Mechanical Inspector II to support inspections at multiple supplier locations near Wendell, NC . This is an excellent opportunity for an inspector with strong mechanical and electromechanical inspection experience who enjoys working independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• Full-time (40+ hours/week)
• Overtime expected periodically
• Long-term contract (1-2 years)
• Local candidates only $32-$36/hourly

Key Responsibilities:  

• • Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of mechanical and electromechanical components
  • Conduct dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment
  • Verify compliance to engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T requirements
  • Support witness inspections, including CMM program runs
  • Review First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation for completeness and traceability
  • Verify workmanship, hardware installation, torque markings, cleanliness, and product conformity
  • Document and report nonconforming material
  • Compile inspection reports and final inspection packages
  • Audit inspection plans and validate inspection methods
  • Verify shipping documentation and product preservation prior to shipment

Required Qualifications:

• • 5+ years of manufacturing experience
  • Minimum 2 years as a Mechanical or Electromechanical Quality Inspector
  • Strong experience inspecting precision machined components
  • Proficient with precision inspection tools including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, indicators, and related equipment
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and complex GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
  • Experience performing dimensional inspections on tight-tolerance parts
  • Experience validating complex mechanical assemblies
  • Previous certification (or current certification) in GD&T ASME Y14.5 preferred
  • Experience supporting CMM inspections or working alongside CMM operators
  • Comfortable using Gmail, Google Workspace, tablets, and digital inspection documentation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Electrical or electromechanical manufacturing
• Aerospace or defense manufacturing
• Supplier quality or source inspection
• Inspection of brackets, clips, doublers, splices, drip shields, and similar assemblies

Why Join SQA Services?

• Competitive hourly pay
• Stable 1-2 year contract
• Full-time schedule with consistent hours
• Opportunity to support a leading global manufacturer
• Work with an established leader in supplier quality and inspection services

This position supports ITAR-controlled products.

Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder) in accordance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered.

Note: 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.

 

SQA Services 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.

 

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