Quality Inspector

Textron • Hunt Valley, MD

19d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Quality Inspector, you play a key role in ensuring our weapon‑system hardware meets all engineering, quality, and customer expectations while supporting efficient, uninterrupted production. You will use your attention to detail, precision measurement skills, and IPC workmanship knowledge to validate the quality of complex electro‑mechanical assemblies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2-5 years of experience in a similar role
• Ability to read, write, and follow work instructions accurately; prioritize tasks; collaborate effectively; identify issues proactively; and maintain accuracy in repetitive tasks.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• General math skills including basic algebra and geometry; ability to apply formulas and calculate tolerances used in dimensional inspection.
• Basic mechanical aptitude, including comfort with geometric concepts and dimensional relationships.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with GD&T; entry-level familiarity is sufficient.
• IPC‑610, IPC‑620, J‑STD‑001, and Space Addendum certifications, or the ability to obtain them, ensuring capability to evaluate soldering, cable harnesses, and electronic assembly workmanship.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• CMM experience (inspection or exposure to coordinate measuring machines).
• Previous experience with CMM programming or automated dimensional inspection workflows.
• Former machining experience or familiarity with machining processes, machine shop environments, or machined part features.
• NDT background or exposure

Responsibilities

• Perform manual, visual, and dimensional inspections across a wide range of hardware including electro‑mechanical assemblies, cable harnesses, precision‑machined components, and mechanical parts.
• Inspect to detailed engineering requirements and precise tolerances, applying measurement best practices and logging critical data points for measurements and traceability.
• Utilize CMM equipment (preferred) for dimensional verification of critical features and automated measurement workflows.
• Apply IPC‑610, IPC‑620, and J‑STD‑001 with Space Addendum standards to evaluate soldering, electronic assemblies, and cable harness workmanship.
• Support material flow by assisting in the handling of non‑conforming material, generating and verifying labels, and maintaining traceability.
• Act as a liaison between Quality, Engineering, Operations, and other functions to resolve issues and maintain efficient throughput.
• Assist Quality Engineers with tasks that improve quality and processes that support both prototype and low‑rate production programs.
• Contribute to daily operational quality tasks that support the overall success of the team.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules: Enjoy compressed work week schedule that varies by allowing for additional days off such as 9/80 and 4/10s, leading to additional Fridays off work!
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy over 6 weeks of total paid time off (PTO) that consist of 120 hours of vacation, 56 hours of illness/personal time and 80 hours of holiday.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We believe in investing in the progress and growth of our employee’s. Receive up to $10,000 for relevant graduate degrees per calendar year.
• Dress for Your Day: No day is the same, so we don’t think you should dress like it. Dress smart for an important meeting, wear jeans for a casual day at the office or on the shop floor.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Choose plans that fit your lifestyle- 3 medical plans, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, additional life insurance coverage. Company paid benefits include basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability and employee assistance program. Comprehensive wellness incentive plan and annual fitness reimbursement program.
• Future Savings: Receive a company contribution to your 401k up to 9%25 of your salary! The earlier you start your career with us, the more you save.
• Employee Discounts: We provide a one-stop-shop for access to exclusive offers and deep discounts from over 30,000 merchants and millions of products such as Bose, Apple, FitBit, HP, At&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, travel discounts and more!
• Many More Benefits: Textron Systems offers additional benefits such as service awards, cell phone retail discounts, travel and gym membership discounts, emergency travel assistance, home and auto discounts, adoption assistance and more!

What This Job Offers

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