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# Quality Engineer / Quality Inspector – TVAC Test Witnessing at SQA Services

- **Company:** SQA Services
- **Location:** Phoenix, AZ / Gilbert, AZ
- **Compensation:** $50–$60/hr
- **Employment:** contract
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-29
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/sqaservices/66414a0d-0b9c-4f5b-bc0d-e3ae65784282

## Job description

SQA is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer or Quality Inspector to support in Gilbert, Arizona. This role will provide quality oversight and witness Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) testing to meet government-mandated witnessing requirements. The test campaign will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for approximately two to three months. Selected candidates must be available to work rotating first, second, and third shifts to ensure continuous test coverage. Weekend work, including Christmas and New Year's holidays, will be required. Approved overtime may be available to support project needs. This is primarily a test witnessing and quality verification role, not a hands-on testing position. The successful candidate will observe testing activities, verify compliance with approved procedures and requirements, document observations, and review test records for accuracy and completeness.

## Key Responsibilities

- Witness Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) testing in accordance with government requirements and applicable quality standards.

- Verify that testing follows approved procedures, specifications, and acceptance criteria.

- Identify and promptly communicate abnormalities, deviations, unexpected results, and potential quality concerns.

- Review test documentation, data, and final test reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

- Maintain accurate, traceable records of required witnessing activities.

- Document and report deviations from approved procedures or requirements and assist with issue resolution as needed.

- Coordinate with Northrop Grumman personnel, test engineers, and quality representatives to ensure appropriate oversight.

- Maintain objective, professional documentation of all witnessed activities.

- Support continuous testing operations across assigned shifts, including nights, weekends, and designated holidays.

Required Qualifications

- Experience as a Quality Engineer, Quality Inspector, Quality Assurance Representative, or in a similar quality-related role.

- Experience witnessing tests, inspections, or verification activities in a regulated or high-reliability environment.

- Ability to read and interpret technical procedures, specifications, and inspection or test documentation.

- Strong attention to detail and the ability to recognize and report potential nonconformances.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to document observations accurately and review test records for compliance.

- Availability to work rotating first, second, and third shifts, including weekends, Christmas, and New Year's holidays.

- Ability to work on-site in Gilbert, Arizona, for the full project duration.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) testing or environmental qualification testing.

- Aerospace, space systems, defense, satellite, or NASA program experience.

- Familiarity with government quality requirements, formal test witnessing, and configuration-controlled documentation.

- Experience reviewing test procedures, test data, and qualification or acceptance test reports.

Work Schedule and Project Commitment

This is a temporary, full-time assignment supporting a time-sensitive test campaign from approximately mid-December through the end of February.

- Testing will operate continuously, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

- Team members will rotate among first, second, and third shifts to maintain coverage and distribute shift assignments fairly.

- Weekend and holiday coverage, including Christmas and New Year's, is mandatory.

- Approved overtime may be available as required to maintain test coverage.

- Candidates must be available for the entire assignment and able to accommodate the rotating schedule.

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a dependable, detail-oriented quality professional who understands the importance of independent test witnessing, procedural compliance, and objective documentation. This opportunity is particularly well suited for professionals with aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability inspection experience who can follow established procedures, recognize potential quality issues, and communicate concerns clearly and professionally. The primary focus is on observing, verifying, and documenting testing activities to ensure compliance with approved requirements. Candidates should be comfortable working independently while coordinating with engineering and quality teams in a highly regulated environment. Interested in This Opportunity? If you have quality inspection or engineering experience and are available for this temporary assignment in Gilbert, Arizona, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume highlighting relevant quality assurance, inspection, test witnessing, or aerospace experience. SQA is looking for qualified professionals who can help ensure quality, compliance, and accurate documentation throughout this critical test campaign.

## 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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