Quality Control Inspector II

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Sparks, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Inspector with a high school diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum of three years of relevant quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment. In this dynamic and fast-paced role, you will utilize your expertise to support the development and production of advanced aerospace and defense technologies. You will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of quality for both current and next-generation products that are shaping the future of the industry. 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 equivalent required.
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Inspector in a manufacturing quality environment.
At least 1+ years of experience in mechanical inspection, with proficiency in the use of basic hand measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, etc.).
Familiarity with, and ability to operate, a broad range of precision measuring instruments or non-destructive evaluation equipment, as required by site.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Proficient written and verbal communication abilities.
Experience with MS Office and material management systems in a manufacturing environment.
U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
Ability to obtain IPC 610 and 620 Certifications.
Proficient in reading, understanding, and interpreting technical schematics and drawings.
Knowledge of, and ability to interpret, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) preferred.
Experience performing receiving and finished goods inspections.
Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
Basic understanding of material flow within manufacturing operations.
Experience drafting work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Working knowledge of ISO 9000 and AS 9100 quality standards.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

Conducting visual and mechanical inspections of materials, components, and products at various stages of the production process, identifying structural flaws, internal defects, or missing/cracked welds.
Accepting, rejecting, or requesting rework of defective or non-conforming units or systems based on findings.
Developing, applying, revising, and maintaining quality standards and procedures for receiving, in-process, and final inspections to ensure consistent product excellence.