Senior Quality Inspector

Job Summary

DRS RADA Technologies is seeking a Senior Quality Inspector to join our team in Germantown, MD. 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex 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
• 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
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of experience
• Defense or aerospace experience preferred
• Experience with AS9100/ISO standards
• In-depth 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.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $57,067.00-$74,187.00. 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).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including any state-mandated paid sick leave)
• Parental leave benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development support
• Life and disability insurance coverage
• Company contribution to a health savings account
• Telemedicine
• Legal insurance
• Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• Career-growth programs and activities
• Flexible work schedules with 9/80 program
• Community service hours