Quality Inspector - Laser Tracker/Romer Arm

Quality Inspector – Laser Tracker/Romer Arm at Leidos summary:

Experienced quality inspector to verify machined, fabricated, and assembled aerospace hardware using laser trackers, portable measurement arms, hand tools, and gauges; interpret drawings and GD&T, produce inspection reports, and work with engineers to resolve nonconformances. Requires 5+ years' inspection experience, proficiency with Spatial Analyzer or equivalent, micrometers/calipers, and familiarity with AS9100 environments; opportunity to learn CMM and use software like PC-DMIS, PolyWorks, or SolidWorks Inspection. US citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance, travel between sites, lift up to 35 lbs, and reside or relocate to North Alabama (Huntsville) are required/preferred.

Description

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Leidos’ Platform Integration Facility is seeking a Quality Inspector with laser tracker and portable arm experience to join our team. This position will be responsible for verifying machined, fabricated and assembled hardware meet specified drawing/CAD model requirements using Laser Tracker / Portable Arm, Hand Measuring Tools and Gages. The candidate could potentially have the opportunity to learn to operate a Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMM). Applicant must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. Will be required to work closely with engineers to understand requirements and interpret data.

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Basic Qualifications

Candidate must possess a High School diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of Quality Inspection experience .

Experience with Laser Tracker/ Portable Arm with Spatial Analyzer or equivalent software.

Candidate must have knowledge and understanding when reading and interpreting drawings, must have a clear knowledge and understanding of GD&T.

Must have experience in the use of micrometers, height gages, gage blocks, radius gages, and calipers etc.

Experience in an AS9100 Aerospace and Defense manufacturing environment is a plus

Candidate must be able to populate handwritten or computer-generated inspection reports.

Candidate must have Computer Skills and can use computer software such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, etc.

Experience with PC-DMIS, Solid Works Inspection, PolyWorks Metrology Suite, and Spatial Analyzer software is a plus

Applicant must be able to work full-time with minimal supervision and adjust priorities based on work flow

Must be willing to travel to other sites to support quality inspections as needed

Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.

Candidate must have experience working with non-conforming material, performing failure analysis, identifying root-cause and implementing corrective action.

Must have demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.

Experience with complex aerospace hardware.

Other Qualifications

Candidate must be a resident of the North Alabama area or willing to relocate to the Huntsville - North Alabama, AL area.

Candidates with precision measurement experience of complex aerospace hardware are desired.

Security Requirements

Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

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Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit .

Pay and Benefits

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Keywords:

laser tracker, portable measurement arm, GD&T, aerospace quality inspection, Spatial Analyzer, PC-DMIS, precision metrology, AS9100, inspection reports, coordinate measurement