Associate Quality Inspector

Associate Quality Inspector

Location:

Danbury, CT, US,

Job

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

The Associate Quality Inspector performs inspections of products, components, and assemblies to ensure conformance to engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements throughout the product lifecycle. This role supports Quality Engineers by identifying nonconforming conditions and assisting with inspection activities and data collection. The Quality Inspector follows established inspection plans and checklists, performs basic material movement transactions, and supports continuous improvement efforts within the product realization value stream, including receiving, in-process, process verification, and final inspection activities.

• Inspect products, components, subassemblies, and/or systems to ensure conformance to requirements
• Add organizational value by implementing innovative solutions and best practices involved in all processes of the product realization value stream
• Support Quality Engineers with identifying non-conforming conditions that present existing or impending defective conditions at the system or subsystem level of assembly
• Oversee the preparation of inspection plans and checklists for inspections
• Aid 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
• Specialize in receiving inspection, in-process inspection, process verification/auditing, final inspection, etc

• High school diploma or GED
• 2 years of applicable inspector experience
• Understanding of relevant manufacturing standards (such as J-Std-001/IPC-A-610) or common mechanical techniques (such as 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 reading mechanical drawings and able to verify parts dimensions against drawing requirements
• Experience using a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), Optical comparator or other complex inspection systems is desired

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.

We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We provide programs and activities to support career growth, professional development, and skill enhancement.

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.