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.
We’re hiring for a Mechanical Inspector II position in Massachusetts. 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 visual, physical, and dimensional inspections (in-process, incoming, and final) in accordance with project requirements.
- Conduct inspections of critical features, including witness inspections (e.g., CMM runs).
- Compile and review final inspection sign-off sheets and packages.
- Verify inspection equipment capability and ensure inspection methods reflect design requirements.
- Review justifications for skipped final inspections and validate execution of inspection plans.
- Document and submit non-conformances using approved methods.
- Ensure product cleanliness and absence of foreign object debris (FOD).
- Verify proper fastener installation, torque striping, and overall workmanship per spec.
- Review and validate First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation for completeness and compliance.
- Ensure inspected products are protected and properly documented for shipment.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on experience as a Quality Inspector or CMM Operator, with industry and commodity-specific expertise.
- 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).
- Experience with certificates of conformance and inspection documentation.
- Ability to adapt to new technology and software.
- Excellent visual acuity to detect defects in complex products.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified or previously certified in GD&T ASME Y-14.5.
- Diploma or GED from an accredited high school or technical school; college degree in engineering.
- 5 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, with at least 2 years as a Mechanical Inspector.
- Experience in Polyworks
- PCB experience
SQA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit and qualifications, and is not influenced by factors such as 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.
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