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title: 'Composites -Inspector (Level II - Contract) at SQA Services'
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# Composites -Inspector (Level II - Contract) at SQA Services

- **Company:** SQA Services
- **Location:** Rock Hill, SC
- **Compensation:** $32–$35/hr
- **Employment:** contract
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-31
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/sqaservices/a007d9b8-7a9c-4e7f-b4b5-6fe88fa9c0e0

## Job description

Over 30 years, SQA Services has been a trusted provider of managed supplier quality solutions, delivering audits, inspections, engineering support, and corrective actions to manufacturers across aerospace, defense, and other regulated industries. With a global network of experienced quality professionals operating throughout the U.S. and in over 90 countries, SQA supports our clients with speed, technical excellence, and uncompromising quality standards.

The inspector will perform advanced visual inspection, dimensional measurement, depth gauge measurement, and Shore A durometer hardness inspection, ensuring all inspection findings conform to engineering drawings, technical specifications, and product definition data.

SQA Services is hiring immediately in Rock Hill, SC, Level II Composites Inspector.

This is a part-time 6-month contract with possibility of extension.

Schedule: Flexibility 1-2 days a week (Mon-Fri) Mileage reimbursement and P2P

## Key Responsibilities

- Inspect composite materials (i.e., carbon fiber, fiberglass, honeycomb, and bonded assemblies).
- Perform in-process, final, and first article inspections (AS9102) of aerospace composite parts and assemblies
- Identify and document composite-specific defects such as delamination, voids, bridging, porosity, and FOD.
- Review and verify traveler paperwork, ply layup charts, cure reports, and material traceability records.
- Conduct visual and dimensional inspections using inspection aids, depth gauges, and laser alignment tools.
- Ensure compliance with customer specifications, drawings, and AS9100/AS9102 quality standards.
- Accurately complete inspection reports and maintain proper records.

## Skills and Qualifications

- 3+ years of direct experience inspecting composite materials in the aerospace industry.
- Strong knowledge of composite manufacturing processes including ply layup, autoclave/oven cure, vacuum bagging, and bonding.
- Familiarity with AS9102 FAI (First Article Inspection) processes.
- Ability to read and interpret aerospace engineering drawings, layup charts, and specifications.
- Visual acuity and inspection capability for complex composite geometries and surface conditions.
- Proficiency with basic inspection tools and documentation procedures.
- Familiarity with precision measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, height gauges).
- Some familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
- Ability to work independently at supplier sites and deescalate workplace conflicts effectively.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to create clear, concise, and accurate reports
- Must be able to meet ITAR requirements
- Must be willing to undergo a background check

## Preferred Qualifications

- Hands-on experience with mechanical inspection of aerospace components.
- Associate’s degree in technical discipline or equivalent industry experience.
- Experience working with aerospace composite suppliers or OEMs.
- Certification in AS9102 or ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)
- Knowledge of ERP or quality systems such as Net-Inspect, SAP, or equivalent.

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. Must be ITAR compliant and must be willing to undergo a background check.

## About SQA Services

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: SQA Services provides global supplier quality assurance and inspection services to quality-critical industries, deploying a network of experts to manage supplier performance and product quality.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped; no recent funding disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Hawthorne, California, USA (based on job postings)
- **Founded**: 1995
- **Founders**: Jim McKay and J. Michael McKay (father-and-son team)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Aerospace, Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, medical device, biologics), Automotive, Defense, Oil & Gas, and other quality-critical manufacturing sectors.
- **Target customers**: B2B – primarily Fortune 500 companies and large manufacturers with complex, global supply chains.
- **Mission/purpose**: To protect through quality – helping companies ensure that products are manufactured to specification, regardless of supplier location.

## Products & Services
- **Supplier Quality Inspection & Auditing**: On-site source inspection, first article inspection (FAI), process audits, and quality engineering recovery programs.
- **Program Management**: Dedicated Program Managers oversee end-to-end quality programs, providing visibility and accountability across multiple supplier sites.
- **STEPQ (Digital Platform)**: A secure, cloud-based event management system that automates and reports on audits, CAPA, inspections, engineering, and quality agreements – giving clients real-time control over supplier quality performance.
- **Large-Scale Remediation & Recovery**: Deployed teams for containment, supplier capability assessments, and rapid quality recovery (e.g., aerospace recovery team established 2023).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Over 30 years in business; operates in 90+ countries with hundreds of deployed quality experts.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not disclosed (client base includes global Fortune 500 companies)
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Established a Large-Scale Aerospace Recovery Team in 2023.
  - Supported COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing and distribution (2020-2021).
  - Launched a Global Biologics Gene and Cell Therapy audit platform (2021).
  - Expanded digital capabilities with STEPQ platform development.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Global Network**: Hundreds of pre-vetted quality experts deployed across 90+ countries, enabling rapid, local support.
- **30-Year Track Record**: Deep institutional knowledge in regulated industries (aerospace, life sciences) with certifications like CQA, PMP, Six Sigma.
- **Proprietary Technology**: STEPQ platform provides unmatched visibility and control over supplier quality events, differentiating from pure staffing firms.
- **Full Program Management**: Not just staffing – SQA manages entire programs with dedicated Program Managers, support teams, and infrastructure.

## Strategic Focus
- **Digital Transformation**: Continued investment in STEPQ and digital tools to enhance operational visibility and collaboration.
- **Life Sciences Expansion**: Growing capabilities in biologics, gene/cell therapy, and pharmaceutical quality auditing.
- **Aerospace & Defense**: Leveraging recent large-scale recovery programs to deepen relationships in these sectors.
- **Global Reach**: Maintaining a flexible, on-the-ground presence in key manufacturing regions to meet client needs.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasizes Trust, Respect, Accountability, Dedication, and Excellence. Recognized for business achievement and employment practices.
- **Work Style**: Mostly on-site contract roles at client locations (aerospace hubs like Los Angeles, Wichita, Huntsville, etc.). Flexible scheduling – ability to select projects aligned with interests and skills.
- **Professional Development**: Certification bodies (IRCA, ASQ) recognize SQA activity for recertification credits. Opportunities to work on leading-edge quality initiatives with Fortune 500 clients.
- **Perks**: Referral program, job-specific equipment, photo-badges, and a supportive global infrastructure.
- **Engineering Culture**: Focus on quality engineering, process improvement, and hands-on problem-solving in manufacturing environments.

## Sources
1. [SQA Services - Official Website](https://www.sqaservices.com/)
2. [SQA Services - Careers Page](https://www.sqaservices.com/company/careers/)
3. [SQA Services - History](https://www.sqaservices.com/company/history/)
4. [SQA Services - Leadership](https://www.sqaservices.com/company/leadership/)
5. [SQA Services - Job Listings (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/sqaservices)

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