Quality Control inspector II with Security Clearance

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! As a Quality Control Inspector, youll be using your skills and expertise to ensure that our incoming parts, in-process production, and shipped product fulfill all quality requirements. Youll be responsible for visually inspecting our materials, parts, and products at different stages of production, as well as recording observations and making recommendations for improving processes. Youll inspect for structural flaws, internal defects, or missing welds, and accept, reject, or request rework of defective or malfunctioning units or systems. Youll apply our quality standards for receiving, in-process and final inspection. 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. Learn more about MST Must-haves: * High School Diploma or GED Equivalent and typically 2 or more years of relevant experience (Manufacturing/Quality environment)* Knowledge and ability to understand and interpret technical schematics and drawings* Knowledge and ability to interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerance* Ability to read contracts, understand requirements and translate them into inspection tasks* Experience with finished goods inspection* Basic understanding of material flow in operations* Ability to draft work instructions and SOPs* Working knowledge of ISO 9000 and AS 9100 standards* The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances Preferred: * Knowledge and ability to interpret Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance.* In-Process inspection as well as finished goods inspection experience* Experience with CostPoint and/or MES - Apriso Primary Responsibilities Include: * Inspect and file/record incoming part history records.* Perform accurate mechanical, physical and visual inspection of raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies per Inspection Plans, drawings and other specification requirements.* Read and interpret specifications and part prints.* Initiate nonconformance reports (NC and NCMRs) as required* Ensure calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment is up to date prior to conducting inspection operations.* Perform product identification and traceability activities, as required.* Work with other company personnel to resolve inspection questions.* Communicate with project engineers to ensure compliance with the final product requirements.* Document information on the computer in various databases and other internal programs* Participates in in-process and final inspection as needed.* Trains collateral duty Inspectors* Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned* Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures. Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.* As needed, assist Quality Engineers with conducting of First Article, in-process, and final inspections* Train contract / temporary employees in the inspection procedures. IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America''s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. As COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities, we are taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID-19 and associated variants pose in the workplace. SNC is committed to supporting our employees while ensuring we continue to meet essential national security needs of our country. With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, SNC will continue to require COVID-19 vaccination status for all employees including new hires. In accordance with applicable requirements, all current and newly hired employees who are unvaccinated may be required to adhere to enhanced onsite safety protocols including weekly COVID-19 testing, face coverings, and social distancing. The status of applicable COVID-19 vaccination requirements are subject to change depending on applicable court orders and the course of ongoing litigation. Candidates may later be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved exemption. At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.

Created: 2025-10-04