Lead Quality Inspector

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Quality Inspector to inspect parts and assemblies, read drawings and test plans, and verify materials. You will generate inspection reports, initiate NCRs, and lead a small team to support manufacturing activities.

The role requires reading schematics with GD&T knowledge, strong documentation, and the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 2–4 years in ISO9001/AS9100 or equivalent in DOD, Aerospace, or Automotive manufacturing quality control.

Responsibilities

• Inspect piece parts, components and assemblies.
• Read prints, test plans and understand assembly instructions.
• Perform material verification and inspections and complete inspection reports.
• Initiate non-conformance and investigate root cause.
• Lead a team of inspectors to support manufacturing activities.
• Coordinate inspections to support manufacturing activities.

Skills

Reading prints

GD&T understanding

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Multimeters

Torque wrenches

Job description

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
• Must have demonstrated experience effectively communicating within a team environment.
• 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

Pay Range

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

Pay and Benefits

• Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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.

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