Quality Control Inspector I

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Sparks, NV

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About The Position

Do you have a keen eye for detail? We are looking for you! The Quality Control Inspector I is responsible for ensuring that incoming parts, in-process production, and final products meet all specified quality standards. This role involves visually inspecting materials, parts, and products at various stages of the production process, recording observations, and recommending process improvements. The inspector will also inspect for structural flaws, internal defects, and missing welds, and decide whether to accept, reject, or request rework for defective units. As a Quality Assurance Inspector, you will utilize your skills and expertise to ensure that all incoming parts, in-process production, and finished products meet established quality standards. Your responsibilities will include visually inspecting materials, components, and products at various stages of the production process to identify structural flaws, internal defects, or missing welds. Based on your assessments, you will determine whether to accept, reject, or request rework of defective or nonconforming units or systems. Additionally, you will play a key role in developing, implementing, revising, and maintaining quality standards and inspection procedures for receiving, in-process, and final product inspections. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• 0-1 Years experience in Quality Control or related field.
• Basic understanding of quality control principles and inspection techniques.
• Knowledge and ability to understand and interpret technical schematics and drawings.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerance.
• Experience with finished goods inspection.
• Experience with Costpoint and/or AEGIS-MES.
• Basic understanding of material flow in operations.
• Ability to draft work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Certified in Network+, Security+, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), and/or A+.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9000 and AS 9100 standards.
• As required by the site, knowledge of and ability to use a wide range of higher-precision measuring instruments or non-destructive evaluation equipment
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
• Familiarity with IPC 610, IPC 620, and J-Std-001 standards.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret technical schematics and drawings.
• Proficient in interpreting geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with receiving and finished goods inspection processes.
• Hands-on experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Basic understanding of material flow within Operations.
• Proven experience drafting work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance, if required.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual inspections on incoming parts, in-process production, and final products to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Record and document inspection results, observations, and recommendations for process improvements.
• Inspect for structural flaws, internal defects, and missing welds in materials, parts, and products.
• Accept, reject, or request rework for defective or malfunctioning units.
• Maintain and update quality standards for receiving, in-process, and final inspection.
• Collaborate with production staff to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Utilize various inspection tools and equipment to verify product specifications.
• Assist in the calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment.
• Participate in team meetings to discuss quality issues and improvement strategies.

Benefits

• SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

What This Job Offers

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