Quality Control Inspector - 1st Shift

Quality Control Inspector - 1st Shift Location: CLARKSBURG, MD, US, 20871 Req Id: 331 | Date: Apr 6, 2026 We currently have an opening for a Quality Control Inspector – 1st or 2nd Shift in our Clarksburg, MD campus. The Quality Control Inspector will report to the Manager of Procurement Quality Assurance. 1st shift hours are 7:00am to 4:30pm. 2nd shift hours are 2:30pm to midnight. 2nd shift candidates must be able to train on 1st shift up to 4 weeks before transitioning to 2nd shift. Benefits Competitive Salary Yearly Incentive Compensation Program Medical insurance for self and eligible family members Generous 401(k) program – up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting Tuition Reimbursement Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off) Responsibilities Inspect electrical assemblies in accordance with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 standards. Inspect mechanical assemblies in accordance with technical documentation. Work unsupervised in performing inspections. Read and interpret mechanical drawings. Interface with the Enterprise Resource Planning system. Communicate non-conforming material status. Interface with Quality Engineering in support of problem resolution and continuous improvement. Maintain high ethical standards, including compliance with all company procedures. Qualifications U.S. Citizenship required. Applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Excellent verbal and written communication skills – fluent in English. High school diploma required. 2‑4+ years of experience in quality, manufacturing or related technical environment. Experience in inspecting electrical / mechanical assemblies. Knowledge of IPC standards. IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 certifications required. Ability to read and understand technical data documentation. Experience with ERP systems; SAP S/4 Hana a plus. Computer literate. Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values. The hourly pay range for this role is $23.73-$27.28USD along with a target incentive compensation plan (ICP) of 3%. Once training on 1st shift is complete, the employee will move to 2nd shift and become eligible for $1.50/hour shift differential pay. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate representative of the experience level for the role described above. TDSI considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, the candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is committed to non-discrimination as applicable under federal, state and local laws. We are an E-Verify Employer. If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales Defense & Security, Inc., please call Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Thales Defense & Security, Inc.