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# Quality Inspector - Electronics - Level 2 at SQA Services

- **Company:** SQA Services
- **Location:** San Diego, CA
- **Compensation:** $29–$31/hr
- **Employment:** contract
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/sqaservices/84afc23c-490e-45e1-8156-15ababb6e473

## Job description

For almost 30 years, SQA Services has been a premier leader in the provision of managed supplier quality services for audits, assessments, remote surveillance assessments, corrective actions, remediation, inspections, and engineering to manufacturers within all industries. We deliver services by deploying associates who are located throughout the United States and in 90+ countries around the world to your supplier sites. Our associates are expert quality assurance professionals with broad experience and local knowledge who can represent our clients on-demand and on-site faster than our competitors.

What to expect:

You will be part of a global inspection team assuring the quality of components and assemblies that this global aerospace leader is sourcing from one or more suppliers in this area. Once on the team, you will be deployed through SQA’s operations center based on client needs and each supplier’s production schedule. Before deployment, you will undergo training, including a remote classroom session, Gage R&R training and testing, and three shadow inspections with an existing inspector on the team. The final day of training is a shadow inspection with the client.

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform source inspections from external providers of products or services (e.g., nickel plating)
- Conduct in-process and/or final inspections of critical features, including witness inspections
- Compile and complete final inspection sign-off sheets or inspection packages
- Verify that inspection tools and equipment are capable of identifying nonconformance
- Ensure inspection methodologies align with the intent of technical drawings
- Review and validate any justification for omitted inspections
- Audit supplier adherence to inspection plans, if applicable
- Inspect for hardware cleanliness and the absence of foreign object debris (FOD)
- Verify correct application of safety wire, fastener installation, and compliance with spec requirements
- Confirm proper documentation and identification on shipping records
- Ensure product is adequately preserved for further processing and shipment
- Review and assess First Article Inspection (FAI) documentation for completeness and compliance

Required Qualifications:

- Hands-on experience inspecting PCBAs and/or cable and harness assemblies
- Ability to read and interpret work instructions, procedures, technical drawings, schematics, and datasheets
- Familiarity with general quality inspection tools and techniques
- Must be willing to undergo a criminal background check
- Must be ITAR Compliant

Preferred Qualifications:

- Certification or training in IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, or J-STD-001
- Knowledge of electronic assembly processes, FAI standards, and inspection documentation
- Previous experience conducting inspections at supplier sites or in a source inspection capacity

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.

## 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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