Quality Control Inspector II

Are you looking for an opportunity to deepen your quality inspection skills in a meaningful work environment that supports and protects explorers and heroes? Join our team! The Quality Control Inspector II performs detailed inspections of materials, parts, and products throughout the production process to ensure compliance with quality standards. This role involves more complex inspections and documentation, as well as providing guidance and support to junior inspectors.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Quality Assurance Inspector with a high school diploma or GED equivalent and a minimum of three years of relevant quality assurance experience in a manufacturing environment. In this dynamic and fast-paced role, you will utilize your expertise to support the development and production of advanced aerospace and defense technologies. You will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of quality for both current and next-generation products that are shaping the future of 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 utilize your skills and expertise to ensure that all incoming parts, in-process production, and finished products meet stringent quality requirements.

You will be responsible for conducting visual and mechanical inspections of materials, components, and products at various stages of the production process, identifying structural flaws, internal defects, or missing/cracked welds. Based on your findings, you will accept, reject, or request rework of defective or non-conforming units or systems. .

Additionally, you will play a key role in developing, applying, revising, and maintaining quality standards and procedures for receiving, in-process, and final inspections to ensure consistent product excellence.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

• 1+ Years experience in Quality Control in a manufacturing environment or related field with experience in mechanical inspection, with proficiency in the use of basic hand measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, thread gauges, etc.). .

• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.

• Proficiency in quality control principles and inspection techniques.

• Knowledge and ability to understand and interpret technical schematics and drawings.

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T).

• Familiarity with, and ability to operate, a broad range of precision measuring instruments or non-destructive evaluation equipment, as required by site.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills.

• Proficient written and verbal communication abilities.

• Experience with MS Office and material management systems in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience with receiving and finished goods inspection.

• Experience with Costpoint and/or AEGIS-MES.

• Basic understanding of material flow in operations.

• Ability to draft work instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Working knowledge of ISO 9000 and AS 9100 standards.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in the aerospace or defense industry.

• Ability to obtain IPC 610 and 620 Certifications.

• Proficient in reading, understanding, and interpreting technical schematics and drawings.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance may be required.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly.

• Standing for extended periods during inspections.

• Dexterity to handle small parts and use inspection tools.

• Ability to work in a noisy environment.

• Occasional travel may be required.

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.