Quality Control Inspector II role focused on inspecting incoming, in-process, and finished parts to ensure stringent quality standards across aerospace and defense manufacturing programs. You’ll join Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), a global aerospace and national security company supporting DoD and other mission-critical customers. Standout perk: generous benefits including a 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%.
- 401(k) 150% match up to 6%
- 3 weeks paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains - air, land, sea, space and cyber.
Responsibilities
As a Quality Assurance Inspector, you will utilize your skills and expertise to ensure that all incoming parts, in-process production, and finished products meet stringent quality requirements.You will be responsible for conducting visual and mechanical inspections of materials, components, and products at various stages of the production process, identifying structural flaws, internal defects, or missing/cracked welds. Based on your findings, you will accept, reject, or request rework of defective or non-conforming units or systems. Additionally, you will play a key role in developing, applying, revising, and maintaining quality standards and procedures for receiving, in-process, and final inspections to ensure consistent product excellence.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Inspector in a manufacturing quality environment.
- At least 1+ years of experience in mechanical inspection, with proficiency in the use of basic hand
measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, etc.).
- Familiarity with, and ability to operate, a broad range of precision measuring instruments or
non-destructive evaluation equipment, as required by site.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Proficient written and verbal communication abilities.
- Experience with MS Office and material management systems in a manufacturing environment.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
- Ability to obtain IPC 610 and 620 Certifications.
- Proficient in reading, understanding, and interpreting technical schematics and drawings.
- Knowledge of, and ability to interpret, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) preferred.
- Experience performing receiving and finished goods inspections.
- Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
- Basic understanding of material flow within manufacturing operations.
- Experience drafting work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Working knowledge of ISO 9000 and AS 9100 quality standards.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required.
Essential Functions:
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly.
- Standing for extended periods during inspections.
- Dexterity to handle small parts and use inspection tools.
- Ability to work in a noisy environment.
- Occasional travel may be required.
This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.
SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!
SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.