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Quality InspectorLeidos' Defense Systems – Colorado Manufacturing Facility is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our weekend shift, Friday through Sunday from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. In this role, you'll ensure machined components and assemblies meet strict quality standards in accordance with drawings, specifications, and procedures. You'll also play a key part in supporting documentation, troubleshooting, and non-conformance tracking—directly impacting the performance and reliability of mission-critical hypersonic defense systems. This is a fast-paced environment where attention to detail, self-direction, and teamwork are essential.Leidos Defense Sector provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions.Primary Responsibilities:Inspect machined components and assemblies.Identify and document nonconformance and support root cause analysis investigations.Read, interpret, and understand technical documents (drawings, specifications, test procedures, etc.)Create and compile acceptance data packages for customer approval of build assets.Prepare and maintain AS9102 reports, inspection records, quality documentation, and discrepancy reports.Operate standard inspection and measuring equipment, CMMs, and GOM Scanning Equipment against tight tolerances utilizing GD&T and embedded model dimensioning.Participate in, and provide necessary support of corrective actions, documentation control, calibration, and receiving inspection.Basic Qualifications:High School diploma/GED.3-5 years of relevant Quality Inspection or relevant Manufacturing SME experience required in an Aerospace machine shop.Must have knowledge and understanding of how to read and interpret drawings.Must have knowledge and understanding of how to efficiently use micrometers, height gages, gage blocks, radius gages, calipers and other measuring equipment typical to a manufacturing environment.Must have experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 manufacturing environment.Must be able to populate handwritten or computer-generated inspection reports.Must have practical computer skills and experience using software such as Microsoft Office.Must be able to work full-time with minimal supervision and the ability to adjust priorities based on workflow.Must be willing to travel to customer sites to perform quality inspections, as necessary.Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.Candidate must be a resident of the Colorado Springs area or willing to relocate to the Colorado Springs – Monument - Pueblo, CO area.Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess or meet the eligibility to obtain (and be able to maintain) a Secret Security Clearance.Must be willing to work weekend shift F/S/S 6AM-6PMPreferred Qualifications:Experience inspecting complex aerospace hardware and supporting Material Review Board (MRB) processes.Familiarity with AS9102 First Article Inspection and Acceptance Data Pack review/creation.Knowledge of AS5553 counterfeit prevention practices.Experience in handling non-conforming materials and writing/processing NCRs.Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
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colorado springs, CO, 80901, US
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