Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector

Cypress, CA, US, 90630

Job

Schedule: 9/80 1st

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro‑optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

• Perform inspection activities to assess conformance of products to the design as defined by engineering drawings and/or models.
• Inspect products, components, subassemblies, and/or systems to ensure conformance to requirements.
• Create organizational value by implementing innovative solutions and best practices involved in all processes of the product realization value stream.
• Assist Quality Engineers with identifying non‑conforming conditions of products that present existing or impending defective conditions at the system or subsystem level of assembly.
• Assist Quality Engineers prepare inspection plans and checklists for inspection.
• Assist Quality Engineers with data collection and root cause analysis investigations.
• Generate discrepancy notices and initiate Material Review Board actions.
• Perform material movement transactions after completing inspection process.
• May specialize in receiving inspection, in‑process inspection, process verification/auditing, final inspection, etc.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.

• Associate’s or higher degree required or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing/electronics environment.
• Space microelectronics experience highly desired.
• Experience reading mechanical/blueprint drawings and ability to verify parts dimensions against drawing requirements.
• Experience with AS9100 standards desired.
• In‑depth knowledge of relevant manufacturing standards (such as J‑Std‑001/IPC‑A‑610) or common mechanical techniques (soldering, geometric dimensioning, and tolerance practices).
• Ability to use various measurement devices (calipers, pin gauges, go/no‑go gauges, etc.) to verify mechanical part compliance.
• Experience using a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), optical comparator or other complex inspection systems is desired.
• Ability to effectively interpret data and present as information and respond to questions from engineers and other technical staff.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Salary Range: $25.29/hour–$31.57/hour. The range reflects the good‑faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Other factors influencing pay include contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope and responsibilities, local market conditions, and internal equity. Employees may also be eligible for performance‑based bonuses, equity awards, overtime pay (for non‑exempt employees as applicable), and may receive a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave, parental leave), tuition reimbursement, professional development support, life and disability insurance, and other benefits as applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.