Lead Quality Inspector

Leidos • Huntsville, AL

1d • $59,150 - $106,925

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Systems Platform Integration Facility is seeking a Quality Inspector to verify that electro-mechanical parts and assembled hardware meet drawing and specification requirements and work procedures, and to help document work. Hardware may include cable assemblies, structural hardware, and integrated assemblies. The role also supports testing, receiving and inspection, calibration of standard inspection equipment, measurement of parts, and tracking and maintaining non-conformances on the manufacturing floor. The candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

The Quality Inspector supports manufacturing quality operations at the Platform Integration Facility, including dimensional measurements, process auditing, inspection documentation, material traceability, product and execution assurance, and first article inspection (FAI). The role works closely with program quality engineers and manufacturing and engineering teams to ensure product conformance, support continuous improvement, and maintain quality data and reporting standards. The position also leads and coordinates a team of inspectors supporting manufacturing activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 2–4 years of experience in an ISO 9001/AS9100 system, or equivalent experience in DOD, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing quality control.
• Demonstrated experience using standard measurement equipment such as micrometers, calipers, multimeters, and torque wrenches.
• Ability to execute inspections or witness acceptance testing and generate test reports.
• Demonstrated experience reading and interpreting drawings, assembly schematics, and specifications and preparing inspection reports.
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively within a team and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess and be able to maintain a Final Secret Clearance, or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience inspecting complex aerospace hardware and handling non-conforming material.
• Experience with Material Review Board (MRB) processes.
• Experience reviewing or creating Acceptance Data Packs and AS9102 First Article Inspections.
• Experience with ISO 9001/AS9100 quality systems, AS5553 counterfeit prevention, and AS9102 first article inspection.

Responsibilities

• Inspect piece parts, components, and assemblies.
• Read prints and test plans, and understand assembly instructions.
• Perform material verification and inspections and complete inspection reports.
• Initiate non-conformances and begin root-cause investigations.
• Lead a team of inspectors supporting manufacturing activities.
• Coordinate inspections to support manufacturing activities.
• Execute inspections or witness acceptance testing and generate test reports.
• Generate quality documentation, including inspection reports, bubble prints, Certificates of Conformance (C of C’s), and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Support dimensional measurements, process auditing, material traceability, product and execution assurance, and first article inspection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED