Quality Inspector - 2nd Shift

Job ID: 115587

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

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Business Unit: DRS RADA Technologies
Location: Germantown, MD
Schedule: 9/80
Shift: 2nd Shift

Job Summary

DRS RADA Technologies is looking for a detail-oriented Quality Inspector to support our fast-paced manufacturing operations in Germantown, Maryland. The successful candidate will have experience in a manufacturing setting, with a background in aerospace, defense, or the DoD industry preferred.

What You'll Do:

- Perform inspection activities, to assess conformance of products to the design as defined by the 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

What You Bring:

- High school diploma or GED

- In-depth knowledge 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

- 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.

The salary range for this position is $22.67/hour-$29/hour. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. 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 champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

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.