Quality Inspector

Safran DSI Business Unit: Attollo

ABOUT OUR MISSION:

Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.!

Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units: Assured PNT, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry.

If you’re ready to join our mission and serve those who serve, Safran DSI is the perfect place for you to take your career to the next level. Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary. Apply now and help us build the future of defense and space.

POSITION PROFILE:

The Quality Inspector will play a critical role in the incoming and outgoing quality control of our product. The ideal candidate should have significant experience using inspection tools, writing non-conformances, reading drawings and purchase orders, and reviewing process certifications for small mechanical, electrical, and optical components.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with manufacturing, engineering, and operations personnel on non-confirming product inspection
• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections
• Perform Internal audits on product as required
• Interact with business database systems to report and record inspection data
• Ensure all tools being used are within calibration
• Handle FOD and ESD sensitive material
• Gown up in a cleanroom to perform inspections as required
• Review paperwork, drawings, and specifications to ensure product is compliant to the requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• High School Diploma
• 2+ years of experience as a Quality Inspector or related role
• Familiarity with image sensors and processing techniques.
• Fluent English (reading and writing)
• Competence in basic measuring tools: Calipers, Micrometers, height gauges, etc.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Controls (SPC) and Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) Standards
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to identify and flag nonconformances
• Experience working with Optics, Electronics, and small assemblies.
• Requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status required.

IDEALLY, YOU’LL ALSO HAVE:

• Familiarity with AS9102 inspection reports a plus
• Current IPC-A-610 certification
• Experience working in an ITAR environment

TRAVEL: Little travel is expected for this position, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be required

SALARY RANGE: $52,000-$85,000 annual salary, plus participation in individual performance bonus plan.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vets – US Protected Individual status required (US citizen, lawful permanent resident, asylee, refugee or temporary resident (as defined at 8 USC 1160(a).