Leonardo DRS

Senior Quality Inspector

Leonardo DRS$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant inspector experience
  • In-depth knowledge of manufacturing standards (J-Std-001/IPC-A-610)
  • Proficient in mechanical techniques, including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
  • Skilled in the use of measurement devices (calipers, gauges, etc)
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex inspections to assess product conformance with engineering specifications
  • Inspect products and components for compliance with defined quality requirements
  • Implement innovative solutions to enhance processes in the product realization value stream
  • Support Quality Engineers in identifying non-conforming conditions during assembly
  • Oversee preparation of inspection plans and checklists for various inspections
  • Assist in data collection and root cause analysis for quality issues
  • Initiate Material Review Board actions by generating discrepancy notices

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company contributions to a health savings account
  • Telemedicine access and life/disability insurance
  • Legal insurance and a 401(k) savings plan
  • Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities
  • Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program
  • Competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, and paid parental leave
  • Community service hours available
Full Job Description
Job ID: 114877

Job Summary

The Senior Quality Inspector performs complex inspections of products, components, and assemblies to ensure conformance to engineering drawings, models, and quality requirements throughout the product lifecycle. This role supports Quality Engineers by identifying nonconforming conditions, assisting with data collection and root cause analysis. Senior Quality Inspector also oversees inspection plans and checklists, performs material movement transactions, and implements best practices to improve the product realization value stream, with specialization in areas such as receiving, in-process, process verification, and final inspection.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform complex inspection activities, to assess conformance of products to the design as defined by the engineering drawings and/or models
  • Inspect products, components, subassemblies, and/or systems to ensure conformance to requirements
  • Add organizational value by implementing innovative solutions and best practices involved in all processes of the product realization value stream
  • Support Quality Engineers with identifying non-conforming conditions that present existing or impending defective conditions at the system or subsystem level of assembly
  • Oversee the preparation of inspection plans and checklists for inspections
  • Aid with data collection and root cause analysis investigations
  • Generate discrepancy notices and initiate Material Review Board actions
  • Perform material movement transactions after completing inspection process
  • Specialize in receiving inspection, in-process inspection, process verification/auditing, final inspection, etc


Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 5 years of applicable inspector experience In-depth understanding of relevant manufacturing standards (such as J-Std-001/IPC-A-610) or common mechanical techniques (such as geometric dimensioning and tolerance practices)
  • Ability to use various measurement devices (calipers, pin gauges, go/no-go gauges, etc) to verify mechanical part compliance
  • Experience reading mechanical drawings and able to verify parts dimensions against drawing requirements

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

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About Leonardo DRS

Leonardo DRS is a leading supplier of integrated products, services and support to military forces, intelligence agencies and prime contractors worldwide. Focused on defense technology, we develop, manufacture and support a broad range of systems for mission critical and military sustainment requirements, as well as homeland security. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A. which employs more than 45,000 people worldwide. We offer a competitive compensation package and a business culture that rewards performance. For additional information on Leonardo DRS, please visit our website at www.leonardodrs.com.
Learn more about Leonardo DRS
Size
11,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.1 billion
Industry
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+55.7%
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