1st Shift Receiving Inspector — Quality & Compliance

Thales Defense & Security, Inc.; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan

Medical insurance for self and family

401(k) up to 7% company contribution

Job summary

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. in Germantown, MD seeks a Receiving Inspector for first shift support of Digital Receiver Technology operations. You will inspect COTS and custom materials to engineering data, perform electrical tests, and report nonconforming items while leveraging CQI knowledge.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, high school diploma, 2–4 years in receiving inspection, IPC certifications, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required and security screening may apply.
• Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication.
• High school diploma required.
• 2–4 years experience in receiving inspection or related technical environment.
• ASQ CQI certification preferred; familiarity with Body of Knowledge.
• IPC-A-610 and IPC-A-600 certifications required (must obtain within 6 months of hire).
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical/cable drawings, wiring diagrams, and COTS datasheets.
• Able to lift/move boxes up to 50 lbs., and work up to 9 hours daily in various environments.
• Experience using micrometers and calipers for inspection; knowledge of measurement tools.
• Experience with Keyence CMM programs and reports preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Inspect COTS materials for conformance to OEM data sheets and attributes.
• Inspect custom materials (PCB, metals, textiles, plastics) per drawings and documents.
• Perform continuity testing for opens/shorts on cables.
• Perform electrical testing on custom assemblies.
• Identify and report nonconforming material.
• Apply ASQ CQI Body of Knowledge in inspections.
• Use inspection gauges, micrometers, calipers, and profilometers effectively.

Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

Reading Drawings

Quality Inspection

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

ASQ CQI certification

IPC-A-610 / IPC-A-600

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Pin Gauges

Height Gauges

Profilometer

Keyence CMM

Job description

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. in Germantown, MD seeks a Receiving Inspector for first shift support of Digital Receiver Technology operations. You will inspect COTS and custom materials to engineering data, perform electrical tests, and report nonconforming items while leveraging CQI knowledge.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, high school diploma, 2–4 years in receiving inspection, IPC certifications, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.