Lead Quality Inspecto

Lead Quality Inspecto at Leidos summary:

Lead Quality Inspector responsible for leading and training quality inspectors on a manufacturing floor, performing and coordinating inspections of electro-mechanical and aerospace components, documenting non-conformances, and supporting test and calibration activities. Requires reading/interpreting drawings, using standard measurement tools, performing root-cause analysis and corrective actions within ISO9001/AS9100 (or equivalent) systems, and producing inspection reports, C of C’s, NCRs and acceptance documentation. Role requires US citizenship and eligibility for a Secret clearance and experience in DOD/aerospace/automotive quality environments.

Description

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Leidos’ Defense Systems Platform Integration Facility is seeking a Lead Quality Inspector to join our team. This position will require the candidate to lead and instruct the other quality inspectors in the daily tasks to support the manufacturing floor. Additionally, responsibilities include verifying that electro-mechanical parts and assembled hardware meet specified drawing/specification and work procedures as well as assisting in documenting work. Examples of hardware are cable assemblies, structural hardware, integrated assemblies and providing test support etc. Other duties may include receiving/inspection, calibration of standard inspection equipment, and setting up and measuring parts using standard measuring equipment and tracking and maintaining non-conformance on the floor. Applicant must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

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Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate inspection activities to support the requirements of multiple programs that are working simultaneously.

• Must be able to read prints and understand assembly instruction

• Write non-conformance and start investigation into root cause

Basic Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of (5) years of experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 system or equivalent experience in DOD, Aerospace, or Automotive manufacturing quality control.

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

• Candidates must have demonstrated experience with standard measurement equipment, i.e. micrometers, calipers, multi-meters, etc.

• Candidates must be able to execute inspections or witness acceptance testing and generate test reports.

• Candidates must have demonstrated experience reading and interpreting drawings, assembly schematics, and specifications and prepare inspection reports.

• Generate quality documentation including inspection reports, bubble prints, C of C’s and NCR’s

• Must have demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.

• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

• Must have experience reviewing work instructions for accuracy and completeness and implementing QMS documentation associated with AS9100.

• Must have demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.

• The position requires candidates to be capable of performing in a collaborative environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in inspection of complex aerospace hardware, non-conforming material, Material Review Board (MRB), review/creation of Acceptance Data Packs / First Article Inspection

• Experience with ISO9001/AS9100 quality systems, AS5553 counterfeit prevention, and AS9102 first article inspection

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds

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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:

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