Electrical Quality Control Inspector

Overview M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation's most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration. Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries. Position Summary The Quality Control Inspector1 is responsible for following the M.C. Dean Quality Control (QC) Program to achieve and verify quality expectations for a durable and reliable installation. The Quality Control Officer performs field inspections to ensure work is in compliance with all safety policies and procedures. Responsibilities Conduct inspections to ensure compliance and conformance with project or contract specifications. Conduct inspections in accordance with the Quality Control Plan. Ensure adherence to applicable legal requirements. Collaborate with Quality Assurance and managers as appropriate. Read blueprints, specifications, BIM models, and current NEC codes. Monitor operations to ensure they meet specifications. Recommend adjustments to the assembly or installation process. Inspect, identify, and submit material, components, or products for testing and measurement. Operate electronic inspection equipment and software. Document approval or rejection of inspected material, components, or products. Identify for removal all components, products, and materials that fail to meet specifications. Report inspection and test data and quantities inspected. Participate in the Preparatory Meeting for each definable feature of work to review pertinent sections of the plans and specifications requirements with the foreman supervising the work. Participate in Initial Inspection to assure all required/approved materials, personnel and equipment are available, verify site conditions, inspect the initial installation of the work and identify the required level of workmanship, quality, and safety measures. Participate in Follow‑up Inspections continuously to ensure professional workmanship, quality and safety in accordance with contract documents. Perform inspections on all work performed in detail, efficiently, and in conjunction with Owner/QC. Collect data, analyze for continuous improvement, and share with the project team weekly. Participate in daily Operational Risk Management (ORM) meetings to discuss quality items/issues for the scope of the work and present 2–3 quality tips of the day relevant to the scope of work. Document daily QC reports. Understand and follow all applicable quality system procedures, performing all assigned responsibilities outlined in the QMS. Perform Receiving (REC), First Article (FAI), In‑Process (IP) and Final Inspections (FI) on electrical and mechanical assemblies visually and/or with inspection equipment. Immediately notify operators or supervision of any non‑conformances in products. Perform all quality reporting requirements outlined in the M.C. Dean Quality Management System (inspection checklists, PDCR, hold logs, discrepancy notices, waiver logs, etc.), identify nonconforming units for segregation following the M.C. Dean Nonconformance procedure for prefabricated and purchased products. Assist in the training of operators and provide guidance. Assist in the problem‑solving process. Participate in the Daily ORM work briefings to represent the Quality portion. Assist in root cause, corrective and preventive action development for systemic issues. Advise appropriate parties of any corrective action to be taken. Coordinate with supervisor to ensure all shifts are covered appropriately in case of absence of an inspector. Qualifications Associate’s Degree in a Technical Discipline (may be substituted for quality‑related experience). At least 4 years of hands‑on experience in construction, estimation, and/or quality control activities. Ability to obtain a state‑issued Journeyman License within 6 months of hire. Experience reading and interpreting contractual requirements, drawings, BIM models, specifications, current NEC codes, NETA and other applicable standards. Experience with receiving, production, shipping, and quality processes. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and computer literate. Ability to work well in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Benefits Competitive salary. Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Paid‑time off. Tuition reimbursement. 401(k) retirement plan. Military Reserve pay offset. Paid maternity leave. Abilities Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time. Sitting for extended periods of time. Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction. Finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, e.g., using a keyboard. Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Identify and understand the speech of another person. #J-18808-Ljbffr