Quality Source Inspector - Mechanical

SQA Services

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Detroit, MI on site Until 8/21/2026 3+ years exp First posted June 20, 2026 Last posted June 20, 2026
Job description
*** REQUIRES TRAVEL TO ZEELAND, MI ***
 
For more than 30 years, SQA Services has been a leading provider of managed supplier quality services, offering audits, assessments, remote surveillance, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering solutions to manufacturers across all industries. We deliver these services by deploying a network of highly skilled associates based throughout the United States and in over 90 countries worldwide, ensuring rapid on-site support at your supplier locations. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with extensive experience and local expertise, enabling us to represent our clients on-demand and with greater speed and efficiency than our competitors.
 
 
We’re hiring for a Quality Mechanical Source Inspector position in Zeeland, MI. The schedule is for operating business hours, part-time, 20 - 30 hours a week, 2-3 days per week supporting locally. 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 precision inspection verifications on mechanical parts, components, assemblies, and materials
  • Inspection may include, but is not limited to, purchased parts, in-process and final assemblies, and materials for workmanship and conformance to specifications/drawings
  • Perform surface plate inspection of the first article, in-process, and lot sample parts if required
  • Utilize inspection equipment such as micrometers, gauge blocks, dial indicators, height gauges, optical comparators, profilometers, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) if necessary
  • Visual acuity and the ability to detect defects in highly complex products
  • Verify documentation packages to industry/commodity-specific standards
  • Classify defect types and verify rework conducted during the time of the inspection

Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with precision mechanical parts inspection.
  • 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., indicators, 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.
  • Comfortable using electronic tablets to record data.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or higher in a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Certification in inspection techniques or GD&T is a plus.
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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Compensation (from employer):
30–34 USD per-hour-wage

About this role

Summary

Perform precision mechanical inspections, using tools like micrometers, gauge blocks, and CMMs.

Job title

Quality Source Inspector - Mechanical

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

On-site in Zeeland, MI, travel required, part-time support.

Salary

$0k–$0k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

reading manufacturing drawingsGD&Tusing inspection toolsinspection documentationvisual acuity

Preferred skills

associates degreeinspection certifications

Specializations

mechanical inspection GD&Tprecision measurementinspection documentationquality control
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Zeeland, MI 49464, USA

On-site City
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