What are the responsibilities and job description for the Level 2 Mechanical Quality Inspector 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.
You will be supporting SQA's national source inspection team in the field by traveling to different supplier sites within your area and performing source inspection to our client's specifications. You will be a quality representative for our client on behalf of SQA to support supplier quality improvements.
We are searching for a qualified Quality Mechanical Inspector in Butler, PA. This is a full-time opportunity in which you will be supporting our client at one or more supplier sites in and around Philadelphia, PA, 1-4 days per week (approximately 15-40 hours/week). This critical role requires an experienced professional with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of quality assurance practices. If you have a passion for mechanical products and a keen eye for quality, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Key Responsibilities:- Provide detailed in-process and end-of-line inspections on flight hardware.
- Document anomalies in accordance with prescribed procedures and processes.
- Communicate and help resolve quality related issues as they relate to the site.
- Process non-conforming products and assist engineering in root cause analysis and corrective action if asked.
- Routinely observe technical operations and offer guidance and/or serve as an additional technical resource.
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 3 years of inspection experience in an aerospace, military, or manufacturing environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to deescalate workplace conflicts
- Ability to adapt to multiple environments and groups within supplier operations
- Must be able to lift at least 25 lbs. unassisted
- Must be able to climb ladders, stoop, bend, crawl, and work in tight spaces
- Experience with specific commodity based on parts inspected
- Experience with aerospace standards.
- Experience using calibrated inspection tools.
- Experience with quality assurance principles, methods, and processes.
- Intermediate level skill with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
- Intermediate level skill with Windows operating systems.
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
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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.
(*) To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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