Lead Quality Inspector

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Leidos’ Defense Systems Platform Integration Facility is seeking a Quality Inspector to join our team. This position will be responsible for verifying that electro-mechanical parts and assembled hardware meet specified drawing/specification and work procedures as well as assisting in documenting work.

Examples of hardware are cable assemblies, structural hardware, integrated assemblies and providing test support etc. Other duties may include receiving/inspection, calibration of standard inspection equipment, and setting up and measuring parts using standard measuring equipment and tracking and maintaining non-conformance on the floor. Applicant must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Position Summary

The Quality Inspector will support manufacturing quality operations at the Platform Integration Facility including dimensional measurements, process auditing, inspection documentation, material traceability, product and execution assurance, and first article inspection (FAI). This role partners closely with program quality engineers, manufacturing, and engineering teams to ensure product conformance, drive continuous improvement, and maintain rigorous quality data and reporting standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Inspection of piece parts, components and assemblies
• Must be able to read prints, test plans and understand assembly instructions
• Perform material verification and inspections and complete inspection reports
• Initiate non-conformance and start investigation into root cause
• Lead a team of inspectors to support manufacturing activities
• Coordinate inspections to support manufacturing activities
• Basic Qualifications
• Candidate must possess a High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of (2-4) years of experience in an ISO9001/AS9100 system or equivalent experience in DOD, Aerospace, or Automotive manufacturing quality control.
• Candidate must have demonstrated experience with standard measurement equipment, i.e. micrometers, calipers, multi-meters, torque wrenches etc.
• Candidate must be able to execute inspections or witness acceptance testing and generate test reports.
• Candidate must have demonstrated experience reading and interpreting drawings, assembly schematics, and specifications and prepare inspection reports.
• Generate quality documentation including inspection reports, bubble prints, C of C’s and NCR’s
• Must have demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• The position requires candidates to be capable of performing in a collaborative environment working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Candidate must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance or meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in inspection of complex aerospace hardware, non-conforming material, Material Review Board (MRB), review/creation of Acceptance Data Packs / AS9102 First Article Inspection
• Experience with ISO9001/AS9100 quality systems, AS5553 counterfeit prevention, and AS9102 first article inspection
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds

Additional information

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Original Posting: October 19, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.