Quality Inspector 2nd Shift
About The Position
Leidos’ Defense Systems Colorado Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure machined components and assemblies meet strict quality standards in accordance with drawings, specifications, and procedures. The role supports documentation, troubleshooting, and non-conformance tracking for mission-critical hypersonic defense systems. It requires attention to detail, self-direction, and teamwork in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The inspector examines components and assemblies, documents nonconformance, supports root cause investigations, and prepares inspection and acceptance documentation for customer approval. The position works with standard inspection and measuring equipment, CMMs, and GOM scanning equipment, applying GD&T and embedded model dimensioning. The role is on second shift, 2 PM–12 PM, Monday through Thursday, and may require travel to customer sites for inspections.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED and 3 years of relevant Quality Inspection experience.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings.
- Proficiency using micrometers, height gages, gage blocks, radius gages, calipers, and other measuring equipment typical of a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in an ISO 9001/AS9100 manufacturing environment.
- Ability to complete 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 for 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 against applicable requirements.
- Identify and document nonconformance, and support root cause analysis investigations.
- Read and interpret drawings, specifications, test procedures, and other technical documents.
- 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.
- Travel to customer sites to perform quality inspections as necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
