Source Inspector- Mechanical (Gears)- L2 in San Diego

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionFor nearly 30 years, SQA Services has been a leading provider of managed supplier quality services, 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 onsite 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.
We’re hiring for a Mechanical Quality Inspector with experience with gears in San Diego, CA. This opportunity is for part-time, on-going contract position supporting the first 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:

• Perform detailed inspection at supplier sites—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.
• Familiar with AGMA 2000
• Assure appropriate packaging, preservation, and delivery handling upon receiving. 

Skills and Qualifications:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience with precision mechanical parts inspection.
• Must have Gear commodity experience
• 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.
• Knowledge of AGMA 2000-888, or similar gear inspection standards

SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, and is not influenced by , , , , origin, veteran status, , age, , , marital status, or any other legally protected status.  This position requires access to ITAR-controlled technical data and/or defense articles. Must be ITAR compliant and must be willing to undergo a background check.  

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