Lead Quality Inspector

Description

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Your greatest work is ahead!

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.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

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 inan 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

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting : October 21, 2025

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 :

Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.