Quality Inspector

About the role

Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing is seeking a Quality Inspector to join its team in Huntsville, AL. The role covers inspecting components and assembled parts, performing internal AS9100 audits and supporting quality activities within a defense manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect component and assembled parts, and read and understand assembly instructions, drawings and technical data packages.
• Perform internal AS9100 audits.
• Write non-conformance reports and start investigations to find the root cause.
• Lead or take part in 5S activities.
• Instruct technicians on proper installation, assembly and techniques.
• Populate handwritten or computer-generated inspection reports.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED with at least 8 years of relevant quality inspection experience.
• Experience leading operations or teams to complete tasks.
• Ability to solve complex problems, work with other teams and communicate with management at all levels.
• Knowledge of how to use micrometers, height gages, gage blocks, radius gages and calipers.
• IPC certification or 3 years of related electrical inspection experience.
• Experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 manufacturing environment.
• Full-time availability with minimal supervision, willingness to travel to customer sites, and ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
• North Alabama resident or willing to relocate, and a US citizen able to hold a Secret clearance.
• Preferred: government contract and SOW interpretation, knowledge of FAR and DFAR, and previous auditing experience.

Required skills

• Reading and interpreting drawings.
• Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

The pay range is $59,150 to $106,925.