Quality Inspector

Trident; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division seeks a Quality Inspector to validate materials and shipments for Space‑Flight Quality standards. You will perform in-process and final inspections on electrical and mechanical components, and review end-item data packages and build documentation.

Responsibilities include generating NCRs, conducting audits for ISO/AS9100 and Lean practices, and training QA staff while applying NASA 8739/IPC-J-STD-001 standards where relevant.

Qualifications

• Read engineering documentation and inspect to drawings and parts lists, inspection plans, and supplemental instructions.
• Willingness to work off shift activities with overtime, weekend, and holiday support as required.
• Experience inspecting to NASA 8739 series or IPC/J-STD-001 for circuit card assemblies, or equivalent.
• Have held workmanship certifications at previous locations (e.g., IPC-A-620, NASA 8739 series).
• Advanced knowledge of SMT and through-hole parts and ability to discern acceptability criteria.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections on electrical and mechanical components at the piece part level as well as assembly and sub-assembly levels.
• Uphold quality standards and workmanship practices by learning and applying process specifications and workmanship standards.
• Generate nonconformance reports for discrepancies discovered during inspection processes.
• Perform audits of work areas to ensure compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100 procedures and Lean manufacturing.
• Review product build documentation for configuration audits to determine if as-built matches as-designed.
• Inspect circuit card assemblies under magnification per NASA 8739 or IPC workmanship standards.
• Inspect box level assemblies and support environmental testing activities.
• Train and mentor new hires in skills identified on the PA matrix.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Technical writing

NASA 8739 / IPC-J-STD-001 inspection

ISO/AS9100 experience

SMT and through-hole knowledge

Attention to detail

Initiative

Shift readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Title: Quality Inspector

Position Location: Chantilly, VA

Position Reports To: Quality Manager

Supervises Others: No

At Trident Systems Space Electronic Systems (SES) division, we believe in the power of using strong engineering principles to drive innovation and solve complex problems. We foster a culture of rigorous engineering and continuous improvement, leveraging the full knowledge of our organization through collaborative product development processes that include design and peer reviews. We combine our expertise in space electronics with right-sized development processes to create innovative, high-performance space-based electronic systems that meet our customers' evolving needs.

We are a mission partner supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, and Civil space customers. We develop complex, radiation effects mitigated, designs that balance competing requirements in modern space programs, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enable our customers to achieve more in space.

Position Summary The Quality Inspector performs validation activities to verify materials and shipments are compliant to Space-Flight Quality standards. Duties typically include In-process and Final inspections on product in Receiving, Manufacturing, or Integration and Test and perform product build documentation review and end-item data package review.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections on both Electrical and Mechanical components at the piece part level as well as the assembly and sub-assembly level.
• Uphold quality standards and workmanship practices in assigned work centers by learning/practicing process specifications and employing quality workmanship standards during everyday job functions.
• Assist in developing training material for the QA group.
• Generate nonconformance reports for discrepancies discovered during inspection processes.
• Perform audits of work areas to ensure compliance with Trident ISO 9001/AS 9100 procedures and Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Perform in-depth reviews of product build documentation for configuration audit to determine if as-built meets as-designed.
• Act as safety representative during critical and hazardous operations.
• Perform in-process and final inspections on circuit card assemblies under magnification in accordance with NASA 8739 or IPC workmanship standards
• Perform inspections on box level assemblies and support environmental testing activities
• Confirm acceptable quality standards and workmanship practices are being utilized in assigned work centers
• Practically apply process specifications and use applicable workmanship standards during everyday job functions
• Perform in-process and final inspections on cable/wire harnesses, to include a review of the associated product build documentation.
• Develop training material for assigned QA group.
• Train and mentor new hires or less-experienced personnel in at least one skill identified on the PA skills matrix for assigned area of work.
• Review nonconformities and provide feedback to authors on coding selections, defect descriptions, and other key attributes of NCR's. When needed, provide insights for review boards (PMRB, MRB, or FRB) to help with disposition or RCCA.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• ESD production environment. Some exposure to machine noise; hearing protection may be required.
• Must have availability to work 1 st or 2 nd shifts as scheduled.
• Overtime may be required to fulfill needs.
• Primarily located in Chantilly with flexibility to occasionally work in Fairfax.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 6+ years of experience in manufacturing or inspection fields of electronic components or assemblies
• Ability to read engineering documentation and inspect to drawings and parts lists, inspection plans, and supplemental instructions
• Ability to use Microsoft applications and ability to learn new computer programs/applications easily
• Willingness to work off shift activities with occasional overtime, weekend, and Holiday support as required.
• Willingness to support 2nd shift
• Fluent in use of Microsoft applications and ability to learn new computer programs/applications.
• Technical writing experience
• Experience inspecting to either NASA 8739 series or IPC/J-STD-001 for circuit card assemblies, or equivalent
• Have held workmanship certifications at previous employment locations for manufacturing standards (e.g., IPC-A-620, NASA 8739 series, etc.)
• Advanced knowledge of both SMT and through-hole parts and ability to discern acceptability criteria of both part types
• Personal initiative to become engaged in assigned work area without needing to be constantly coached or led to next assignment
• Previous experience working in ISO/AS9100-certified company and using Process Specifications or Military Standards to inform inspection or work activities.

Pay Information

Full-Time Pay Range: $21.60/hour - $36.00/hour

Please Note: Actual compensation offered will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, internal equity, business considerations, and geographic location where applicable.

Trident Systems reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Trident Solutions is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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