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Mechanical Inspector

SQA Services, Inc.

Job Description

Job Description

We’re hiring for a  Quality Mechanical Inspector   Level 2position in  Long Beach, CA . This is an opportunity in which you will be supporting the first or second shift. This is a  Full-time position. This is a 6 month contract opportunity, working Monday through Friday on the 1st shift.  If you have a passion for mechanical products and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support Receiving Department by performing inspections of machined rocket parts and associated documentation to reduce backlog of parts and paperwork.
  • Perform detailed inspections—visual, dimensional, and physical—on components, assemblies, and raw materials throughout various production phases (including in-process, final, and first article) to verify compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Operate and utilize precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, gauge blocks, height gauges, and profilometers to validate part conformity.
  • Conduct surface plate inspections and statistical lot sampling based on quality requirements.
  • Apply sharp visual inspection skills to identify workmanship issues and product defects, including damage such as burrs, scratches, loose fasteners, dings, and inadequate edge distances.
  • Identify and categorize nonconformities and confirm that corrective actions or rework have been properly executed.
  • Receiving shipping documentation for accuracy, confirming part numbers, serial numbers, change notices, and destination data are correct.
  • Assure appropriate packaging, preservation, and delivery handling upon receiving.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • 3+ 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., micrometers, calipers, height gauges).
  • Ability to adapt to new technology and software.
  • Excellent visual acuity to detect defects in complex products.
  • Must be willing to undergo a background check.
  • Must be ITAR compliant.

 

Apply now and become part of something extraordinary! 

 

\nCompany Description

Over 30 years, SQA Services has been a leading provider of managed supplier quality services, offering audits, assessments, remote surveillance, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering solutions to manufacturers across all industries. We deliver these services by deploying a network of highly skilled associates based throughout the United States and in over 90 countries worldwide, ensuring rapid on-site support at your supplier locations. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with extensive experience and local expertise, enabling us to represent our clients on-demand and with greater speed and efficiency than our competitors.

Company Description

Over 30 years, SQA Services has been a leading provider of managed supplier quality services, offering audits, assessments, remote surveillance, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering solutions to manufacturers across all industries. We deliver these services by deploying a network of highly skilled associates based throughout the United States and in over 90 countries worldwide, ensuring rapid on-site support at your supplier locations. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with extensive experience and local expertise, enabling us to represent our clients on-demand and with greater speed and efficiency than our competitors.

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