Quality Inspector Weekend Shift

Leidos • Colorado Springs, CO

2d • $50,700 - $91,650 • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Systems Colorado Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Quality Inspector for its weekend shift, Friday through Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The inspector ensures machined components and assemblies meet quality standards in accordance with drawings, specifications, and procedures, and supports documentation, troubleshooting, and non-conformance tracking for mission-critical hypersonic defense systems. The environment is fast-paced; attention to detail, self-direction, teamwork, and sound judgment are important.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3 years of relevant Quality Inspection or relevant Manufacturing SME experience in an Aerospace machine shop.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Ability to efficiently use micrometers, height gages, gage blocks, radius gages, calipers, and other measuring equipment typical to a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in an ISO9001/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, CO area.
• U.S. citizenship and possession of, or eligibility to obtain and maintain, a Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to work the weekend shift: Friday through Sunday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

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 and interpret 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 against tight tolerances using 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