Inspector, Manufacturing ​/ Production

PGS Worldwide is seeking a Quality Inspector in Manassas, VA for a 1-year contract-to-hire role working 1st shift, Monday–Thursday, approximately 7:00 AM–5:00 PM. This position supports a major aerospace & defense company and is ideal for early-career inspectors with experience evaluating mechanical and electrical hardware against engineering requirements. The role involves daily interaction with production teams and on-site customer representatives to ensure hardware meets all specifications.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and sketches

• 1–2 years of hands-on inspection experience or 3–5 years of hands-on mechanical/electrical assembly experience

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance (not required to start)

• Experience using Solumina and Microsoft Office

• Ability to complete inspection documentation, tags, and nonconformance reports

• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, and light lifting

• IPC-610, IPC-620, or J-STD-001 certification

• Previous experience inspecting hardware for government or defense customers

• Experience presenting completed hardware for customer inspection or sell-off

• Background working closely with both manufacturing and quality engineering teams

• Familiarity with production build processes and quality assurance practices

• Inspect mechanical and electrical hardware to engineering drawings, specifications, and acceptance criteria

• Determine hardware acceptance and document inspection results accurately

• Complete nonconformance reports, defect tags, and related inspection paperwork

• Participate as a member of the Product Quality Team, ensuring adherence to process and procedure across production builds

• Interface with Navy On-Site personnel and/or DCMA during product sell-off and acceptance reviews

• Support production by identifying compliance issues and communicating findings to manufacturing and quality teams

• Maintain high standards of workmanship, professionalism, and communication throughout all inspection activities

Job

“Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can.

We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level."