We have an outstanding Contract to Hire position for an Quality Inspector to join a leading Company located in the Ashburn, VA surrounding area.
**US Citizenship is required.**
**Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.**
The Quality Inspector will be responsible for in-process and incoming inspection of composite parts and machined parts; in-process inspection of product in flow; and final inspection of completed products and documentation to verify conformance to standards, specifications, drawings, and other requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Provides detailed in-process and incoming inspections on flight vehicle composite components, machined parts, and assemblies using detailed drawings and established processes to verify conformance to manufacturing and design requirements.
- Inspects machined parts, composite parts, and assemblies for dimensional accuracy, using precision measuring instruments, templates, jigs, and fixtures.
- Visually inspects composite parts and assemblies for voids, porosity, delaminations, and other physical characteristics.
- Examines products for compliance with workmanship standards and proper installation of correct components, hardware, and wiring.
- Documents production non-conformances in accordance with prescribed procedures and processes as required.
- Collaborates with quality engineers in developing inspection requirements and techniques and in implementing quality plans.
- Reviews new or modified drawings and/or work instructions for compliance with quality standards and recommends changes as required.
- Assists in evaluating defect data to identify trends and collaborates with quality engineers to make recommendations on process improvements.
- Verifies that final inspections and data packages for product shipments are complete.
- Performs data entry and maintains records for inspections, non-conformances, and reports.
- Other duties as assigned.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years in a high-tech development or production manufacturing environment.
Desired Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree in a technical discipline is preferred.
- Good interpersonal and teaming skills.
- The ability to work independently and with little direction.
- Fundamental understanding of quality philosophies, principles, systems, methods, tools, and standards.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Excellent people skills to include collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
- Outstanding work ethic and commitment to organizational success.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation).
- Experience receiving/inspecting parts and assemblies is highly desired.
- Experience in defense/government program Quality Assurance and manufacturing.
- Past inspection of military or aerospace products experience.
- Existing DoD clearance with current 5-year update or CE.