Quality Inspector 2nd Shift

Leidos • Colorado Springs, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Systems Colorado Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure machined components and assemblies meet quality standards in accordance with drawings, specifications, and procedures. The role supports documentation, troubleshooting, and non-conformance tracking for components used in mission-critical hypersonic defense systems. The position requires attention to detail, self-direction, teamwork, and the ability to adjust priorities based on workflow.

This is a second-shift role, scheduled Monday through Thursday from 2 PM to 12 PM. The inspector may need to travel to customer sites to perform inspections. The position is based in Colorado, with residency in the Colorado Springs area or willingness to relocate to the Colorado Springs–Monument–Pueblo area required. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance are required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of relevant quality inspection experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Ability to use micrometers, height gages, gage blocks, radius gages, calipers, and other measuring equipment typical to a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in an ISO 9001/AS9100 manufacturing environment.
• Ability to populate handwritten or computer-generated inspection reports.
• Practical computer skills and experience using software such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work full-time with minimal supervision and adjust priorities based on workflow.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites to perform quality inspections as necessary.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
• Residency in the Colorado Springs area or willingness to relocate to the Colorado Springs–Monument–Pueblo, Colorado area.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience inspecting complex aerospace hardware and supporting Material Review Board (MRB) processes.
• Familiarity with AS9102 First Article Inspection and Acceptance Data Pack review or creation.
• Knowledge of AS5553 counterfeit prevention practices.
• Experience handling non-conforming materials and writing or processing NCRs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect machined components and assemblies.
• Identify and document nonconformance and support root cause analysis investigations.
• Read, interpret, and understand technical documents, including drawings, specifications, and test procedures.
• Create and compile acceptance data packages for customer approval of build assets.
• Prepare and maintain AS9102 reports, inspection records, quality documentation, and discrepancy reports.
• Operate standard inspection and measuring equipment, CMMs, and GOM Scanning Equipment, applying tight tolerances, GD&T, and embedded model dimensioning.
• Support corrective actions, documentation control, calibration, and receiving inspection.

What This Job Offers

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