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Quality Inspector

Leonardo DRS
Danbury, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
Job description:

Job ID: 114094 

 

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

 

Job Summary

The Quality Inspector II performs inspections of products, components, and assemblies to verify conformance to engineering drawings, models, and quality requirements throughout the product lifecycle. This role supports Quality Engineers by identifying nonconforming conditions, collecting inspection data, and assisting with basic root cause investigations. The Quality Inspector II executes established inspection plans and checklists, performs material movement transactions, and supports continuous improvement efforts within the product realization value stream. This position may focus on one or more inspection areas, including receiving, in-process, process verification, and final inspection, while working under general supervision and following established procedures.

Job Responsibilities
  • Inspect products, components, subassemblies, and/or systems to ensure conformance to requirements
  • Add organizational value by implementing innovative solutions and best practices involved in all processes of the product realization value stream
  • Support Quality Engineers with identifying non-conforming conditions that present existing or impending defective conditions at the system or subsystem level of assembly
  • Oversee the preparation of inspection plans and checklists for inspections 
  • Aid with data collection and root cause analysis investigations
  • Generate discrepancy notices and initiate Material Review Board actions
  • Perform material movement transactions after completing inspection process Specialize in receiving inspection, in-process inspection, process verification/auditing, final inspection, etc 
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 2 years of applicable inspector experience 
  • Ability to use various measurement devices (calipers, pin gauges, go/no-go gauges, etc) to verify mechanical part compliance 
  • Experience reading mechanical drawings and able to verify parts dimensions against drawing requirements
  • Experience using a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), Optical comparator or other complex inspection systems is desired

 

U.S. Citizenship required.

 

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. 

 

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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