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 Hartford CT. The schedule is for the first shift Full-time. If you have a passion for mechanical products and a keen eye for quality this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Travel Source Inspector- Regional also traveling to Canada Travel accommodations mileage reimbursement as well as portal-to-portal (P2P) compensation. Must be willing to travel to California for 1-week training (Travel accommodations). ➡ 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. Must be ITAR compliant Must be willing to undergo a background check 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.