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$50K - 70K a year
Visually inspect materials, parts, and products at various production stages to ensure quality standards are met and recommend process improvements.
High school diploma or GED, 2+ years quality assurance experience, intermediate MS Office skills, ability to use measurement tools, and interpret technical drawings.
Do you have a keen eye for detail? We are looking for you! As a Quality Control Inspector I, you'll be using your skills and expertise to ensure that our incoming parts, in-process production, and shipped product fulfill all quality requirements. You'll be responsible for visually inspecting our materials, parts, and products at different stages of production, as well as recording observations and making recommendations for improving processes. You'll inspect for structural flaws, internal defects, or missing welds, and accept, reject, or request rework of defective or malfunctioning units or systems. You'll maintain our quality standards for receiving, in-process and final inspection. Educational Background: A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required. This provides the foundational knowledge necessary for understanding basic quality assurance principles and practices. Able to interpret Drawings and Schematics a plus. Experience: At least 2 years of relevant experience in quality assurance or a related field is a plus. At least 2 years of Intermediate Computer Skills using Microsoft Office (MS Word and Excel). This experience helps ensure that the candidate has practical, hands-on knowledge of Computer usage skills. Work Environment: The role is situated in a challenging, fast-paced environment. This implies that the candidate should be adaptable, capable of handling pressure, and able to meet tight deadlines without compromising on quality. Responsibilities: The QA Inspector will support the design and engineering teams to ensure that products meet all required specifications and standards. Technological Impact: The work involves both current technologies and those that will shape the future, indicating that the candidate should be forward-thinking and open to continuous learning and adaptation to new methodologies and innovations in the industry. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber. Responsibilities: As a Quality Assurance Inspector, you will be using your skills and expertise to ensure that our incoming parts, in-process production, and ready to ship product meet all quality requirements. Daily activities would include visually inspecting our materials, parts, and products at different stages of production for structural flaws, internal defects, or missing welds and accept, reject, or request rework of defective or malfunctioning units or systems. You'll develop, apply, revise and maintain our quality standards for receiving, in-process and final inspection. Qualifications You Must Have: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Higher education may substitute for relevant experience Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education Quality Assurance Inspector with 2+ years' experience in a Manufacturing Quality environment with the ability to use basic hand measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, thread gauges etc.) is a plus As required by site, knowledge of and ability to use a wide range of higher precision measuring or Non-Destructive Evaluation equipment. Self-starter requiring minimal supervision. Effective teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Experience with MS Office (MS Word and Excel) Knowledge and ability to understand and interpret technical schematics and drawings Knowledge and ability to interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerance Experience with finished goods inspection Experience with Costpoint and/or AEGIS-MES Basic understanding of material flow in operations Ability to draft work instructions and SOP's At Sierra Nevada Company, LLC (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs. SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. IMPORTANT NOTICE: To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.
This job posting was last updated on 12/10/2025