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Full-Time

Quality Inspector

Mechanical, Level 1

Posted on 10/21/2024

SQA Services

SQA Services

201-500 employees

Quality management solutions for supply chains

Industrial & Manufacturing
Aerospace
Defense
Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$25 - $28Hourly

Entry

No H1B Sponsorship

West Athens, CA, USA

This position is onsite in Hawthorne, CA.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • Experience inspecting mechanical parts - we offer client-specific training
  • Experience with product verification to drawing requirements
  • Strong communication and technology skills
  • Must be able to pass a background check
  • Must be a US Citizen, due to ITAR requirements
Responsibilities
  • You will be conducting inspections that include but are not limited to:
  • Outer diameter visual (10x) for damage on tubes and hardware (B nuts, sleeves, etc).
  • Measurements of minor features using mostly calipers and micrometers, we’ll train them to use a tool we have called Gelsight to measure damage depth
  • Basic drawing reading (not anything dimensional, just hexes and notes)
  • Raw material verification with XRF gun, we will provide training on use and safety
  • Visual inspection of threads probably won’t need to use any thread plug gages.
  • Possibly Inner diameter visual using borescope, making pass/fail calls using visual comparison to spec with pass/fail images.
  • Possibly wipe test (with black light) for class 2 clean verification
  • Possibly putty measurements on optical comparator

SQA Services offers quality management solutions for complex supply chains, partnering with Fortune 500 companies across industries like aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. The company operates globally, acting as an extension of its clients' quality teams to monitor and manage supply chain quality, which helps save time and costs. SQA uses a data-driven, risk-based approach to ensure that suppliers meet stringent quality standards, providing services such as quality audits and supplier development. The goal is to deliver tailored solutions that adapt to the evolving quality requirements of their clients' industries.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$282M

Headquarters

null, null

Founded

1995

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • SQA's leadership in quality management for high-stakes industries offers employees the opportunity to work on critical projects with significant impact.
  • The company's global reach and diverse industry focus provide a dynamic and varied work environment, fostering continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Innovative initiatives like the PFMEA white paper and the 'You Won't Believe What We've Seen' podcast highlight SQA's commitment to thought leadership and industry education.

What critics are saying

  • Operating in highly regulated industries means that SQA must continuously adapt to changing compliance requirements, which can be resource-intensive.
  • The company's reliance on service contracts with Fortune 500 clients could lead to revenue volatility if key contracts are lost or not renewed.

What makes SQA Services unique

  • SQA Services specializes in quality management for complex supply chains, particularly in highly regulated industries like aerospace, defense, and pharmaceuticals, setting it apart from more generalized quality management firms.
  • Their global presence allows them to act as an extension of their clients' quality organizations, providing localized expertise and oversight in over 90 countries.
  • The company's data-driven, risk-based approach to quality management, leveraging best practices from industries like automotive and aerospace, ensures rapid scalability and efficient resource utilization.

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