Quality Inspector - Aerospace, Level 2

Salary Range: 30 to 35 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

For more than 30 years, SQA Services has provided managed supplier quality services, inspections, audits, and engineering support to manufacturers across industries. We deploy experienced quality professionals throughout the United States and in 90+ countries.

SQA Services is seeking six Level 2 Quality Inspectors to support manufacturing or assembly/integration operations at an aerospace facility in El Segundo, CA. Inspectors will verify product quality, ensure compliance with engineering drawings and specifications, document nonconformances, and support corrective actions and continuous improvement.

Candidates from various manufacturing commodities are welcome. The client will provide training and laptops. Candidates must be available to work fully onsite and participate in a client interview as part of the approval process.

Location: El Segundo, CA — 100% onsite
Shift: 1st shift
Duration: 6-month contract

Key Responsibilities

Perform independent quality inspections and document results accurately and completely.

Monitor manufacturing, assembly, and test operations to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and procedures.

Identify, document, and report discrepancies and nonconformances.

Initiate and support corrective actions and root cause investigations with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Production teams.

Maintain quality records, material traceability, and product acceptance documentation.

Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, assembly drawings, specifications, and standard operating procedures.

Develop, implement, and audit inspection plans, acceptance criteria, and in-process work instructions.

Support quality audits, system reviews, and process improvement initiatives.

Work with cross-functional teams, including Manufacturing Engineering, Materials, Procurement, and Shipping.

Use manufacturing execution and tracking systems such as JIRA, Costpoint, or similar platforms.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

3+ years of quality inspection experience.

3+ years working with quality assurance specifications and requirements.

3+ years documenting corrective actions and nonconformances.

3+ years interpreting blueprints, specifications, assembly drawings, and standard operating procedures.

1+ year reading and interpreting aerospace engineering drawings.

3+ years using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.

Ability to frequently lift 20 lbs. or more.

Ability to work 100% onsite in El Segundo, CA.

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or assembly operations.

Experience with ESD controls, IPC J-STD-001, and IPC-A-610 standards.

Familiarity with AS9100 or similar quality management systems.

Current or previous IPC quality certification.