QA & Source Inspection Specialist (Remote)

Contract - Remote (Worldwide) -10 positions available -  

$60 – $100 / hour (Output-based contract structure)

 

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Job Overview:

Sourcebridge Co. is seeking senior QA and Source Inspection professionals with expertise across aerospace, defense, and marine sectors to support a high-impact AI model evaluation project for our client. 

 

In this role, you will apply your real-world domain knowledge to evaluate inspection datasets, assess cosmetic defect acceptability, disposition First Article Inspections (AS9102), and simulate government source inspection scenarios. Your expert judgment directly shapes how next-generation AI models learn, reason, and perform in regulated manufacturing and maritime environments. No prior AI experience is required—your years of hands-on quality inspection experience matter most.

 

Required Skills & Tech Stack:

• Standards & Regulations: AS9102 (First Article Inspection), Government Source Inspection (DCMA & FAR Part 46)
• Inspection & Quality: Cosmetic Defect Acceptance, Web/Line Inspection Disposition, Quality Trend Analysis
• Marine & Hull: Hull & Marine Surveying, Structural Evaluation
• Documentation: Report Generation, Technical Rationale Drafting, Digital Documentation

 

Responsibilities & Scope of Work:

• First Article Evaluations: Evaluate and disposition First Article Inspections (AS9102) for compliance with regulatory and customer specifications.
• Defect Assessment: Review cosmetic defect acceptance in manufacturing contexts and document precise justifications for acceptance or rejection.
• Marine Survey Analysis: Conduct virtual surveys and evaluate hull and marine structures based on provided technical data and imagery.
• Government Protocols: Apply DCMA protocols and FAR Part 46 requirements to simulated inspection scenarios.
• Feedback & Reporting: Deliver clear written feedback, technical rationale, and high-quality report datasets to assist machine learning specialists.

 

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Experience: 8+ years conducting complex quality inspections (First Article, cosmetic defect disposition, or production line quality calls).
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep familiarity with AS9102 standards, DCMA protocols, and FAR Part 46 requirements.
• Industry Background: Proven background in US defense, aerospace manufacturing, or marine surveying within regulated environments.
• Preferred Roles: Background as a Senior QA Inspector, Supplier Quality Engineer, DCMA Quality Assurance Representative (QAR), or Marine Surveyor.
• Skills: Excellent written communication skills to document complex disposition rationale and remote collaboration proficiency.