For more than 30 years, SQA Services has provided managed supplier quality services—including inspections, audits, corrective actions, and engineering support—to manufacturers across regulated industries. We deploy experienced quality professionals throughout the United States and in over 90 countries to support client and supplier sites on demand.
We are seeking one Electromechanical Source Inspector (Level 2) to perform source inspections at multiple supplier locations in Northern Los Angeles County, Ventura County, and Santa Barbara County.
This is a flexible, part-time or full-time role, averaging 3–5 days per week, where inspectors may accept or decline individual inspection requests.
Key Responsibilities
Perform source inspections at external suppliers and special processors
Conduct in-process and final inspections, including witness inspections of critical features
Compile final inspection sign-off sheets and inspection packages
Verify inspection equipment and methods are appropriate per drawing intent
Review justification for parts not inspected at final inspection
Audit execution to approved inspection plans when applicable
Verify hardware cleanliness and absence of FOD
Verify safety wire installation per specification
Measure tight-tolerance parts on a surface plate using hand tools
Verify supplier product protection, preservation, and shipping documentation
Required Qualifications
Experience performing electromechanical inspections in an aerospace or regulated manufacturing environment
Ability to read and interpret drawings, work instructions, procedures, and schematics
Hands-on experience with hand inspection tools and surface plate inspection
Ability to work independently at supplier sites
U.S. Citizen and able to pass a criminal background check
Personal vehicle required for local travel
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience performing source inspections at supplier facilities
Aerospace or defense manufacturing background
Experience inspecting electromechanical assemblies, including wiring, connectors, and mechanical interfaces
Familiarity with special processes (e.g., plating, coatings, external processing)
Experience performing witness inspections and verifying inspection plans
Strong documentation skills and experience completing inspection packages or sign-off sheets
Ability to work independently in supplier environments and communicate findings clearly
Additional Information
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.
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