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Quality Inspector Mechanical Level II
Job Location:
Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 33 - 35
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
30 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
For more than 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.
Were hiring for a Quality Mechanical Inspector position in Hawthorne CA on a 6-month contract. The schedule is for the first shift or second shift full-time. If you have a passion for mechanical products and a keen eye for quality this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Key Responsibilities
- Perform in-process and final inspections of mechanical and composite components
- Conduct visual and dimensional inspections using hand inspection tools and surface plates
- Verify compliance to engineering drawings specifications and GD&T requirements
- Inspect precision mechanical hardware for workmanship and dimensional accuracy
- Document inspection results and communicate nonconformances when identified
- Utilize computer systems for inspection reporting and documentation
- Support ongoing production quality activities in a fast-paced aerospace environment
Required Qualifications
- Experience performing mechanical inspections in aerospace or manufacturing environments
- Strong hands-on experience with calipers micrometers height gauges thread gauges and other inspection tools
- Proficiency in GD&T interpretation and dimensional inspection
- Experience performing inspections on a surface plate
- Comfortable using computers for documentation and reporting
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to pass a background check
- Must be located within commuting distance of Hawthorne CA
Preferred Qualifications
- Associates degree or higher in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Certification in inspection techniques or GD&T is a plus.
- Experience inspecting composite and precision machined aerospace components
- Prior experience supporting source inspection or supplier quality activities
- Experience working in high-volume or fast-paced aerospace production environments
$33 - $35 an hour
Mileage reimbursement at the US govt rate ($0.725 per mile driven).
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 and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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.
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About Company
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. ... View more
