Quality Inspector – Aerospace Electro-Mechanical

Textron; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Dress for your day

Wellness incentive plan

401k plan

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure weapon‑system hardware meets engineering, quality, and customer expectations while supporting production.

The role focuses on manual, visual, and dimensional inspections of electro‑mechanical assemblies and cable harnesses, with emphasis on GD&T interpretation and IPC standards. The team collaborates with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to maintain throughput.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2-5 years of experience in a similar role
• Ability to read, write, and follow work instructions accurately; prioritize tasks; collaborate effectively; identify issues proactively; and maintain accuracy in repetitive tasks.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• General math skills including basic algebra and geometry; ability to apply formulas and calculate tolerances used in dimensional inspection.
• Basic mechanical aptitude, including comfort with geometric concepts and dimensional relationships.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings with GD&T; entry-level familiarity is sufficient.
• IPC‑610, IPC‑620, J‑STD‑001, and Space Addendum certifications, or the ability to obtain them
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual, visual, and dimensional inspections across a wide range of hardware including electro‑mechanical assemblies, cable harnesses, precision‑machined components, and mechanical parts.
• Inspect to detailed engineering requirements and precise tolerances, applying measurement best practices and logging critical data points for measurements and traceability.
• Utilize CMM equipment (preferred) for dimensional verification of critical features and automated measurement workflows.
• Apply IPC‑610, IPC‑620, and J‑STD‑001 with Space Addendum standards to evaluate soldering, electronic assemblies, and cable harness workmanship.
• Support material flow by assisting in the handling of non‑conforming material, generating and verifying labels, and maintaining traceability.
• Act as a liaison between Quality, Engineering, Operations, and other functions to resolve issues and maintain efficient throughput.
• Assist Quality Engineers with tasks that improve quality and processes that support both prototype and low‑rate production programs.
• Contribute to daily operational quality tasks that support the overall success of the team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Precision measurement

Reading engineering drawings

GD&T interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMM equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Textron Systems is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure weapon‑system hardware meets engineering, quality, and customer expectations while supporting production.

The role focuses on manual, visual, and dimensional inspections of electro‑mechanical assemblies and cable harnesses, with emphasis on GD&T interpretation and IPC standards. The team collaborates with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to maintain throughput.