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Full-Time

Quality Inspector

Mechanical, Level 2

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

$30 - $32Hourly

Mid

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Los Angeles, CA.

Category
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
GD&T
Requirements
  • 4+ years of hands-on inspection experience with precision machined parts
  • Knowledge and hands-on experience working with various inspection tools (i.e. calipers, micrometers, height gauges, thread gauges, etc.)
  • GD&T experience is required
  • CMM experience (but not necessarily CMM programming experience)
  • CMM programming experience is a plus
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Must be willing to undergo background
Responsibilities
  • You will be conducting precise mechanical inspections at the client-supplier sites (located in Los Angeles and Orange County)
  • Perform precision inspection verifications on mechanical parts, components, assemblies and materials. May include but is not limited to purchased parts, in-process and final assemblies, and materials for workmanship and conformance to specifications/drawings
  • Utilize inspection equipment such as micrometers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, height gauges, optical comparators, profilometers, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs)
  • Approve or reject items and document inspection results as required
  • Perform documentation review and verification of certifications, specifications, and conformance to design and specification requirements
  • Communicate with internal customers, and suppliers as required to resolve inspection discrepancies
  • Perform surface plate inspection of the first article, in-process, and lot sample parts if required
  • Use an electronic enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to route parts and components to proper departments

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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