Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is a global company serving the defense, federal, and commercial markets with innovative solutions for the ground tactical, airborne and avionics, naval/maritime, and public safety and security domains. In addition to mission-critical communication systems, the company provides helmet-mounted displays and motion tracking technologies; SATCOM terminals; advanced sonar systems; and data protection solutions. Furthermore, the company serves as a gateway for technology, leveraging Thales-wide solutions—such as combat management systems; naval, airborne, and ground ISR; and electronic warfare—to address U.S. requirements.

We currently have an opening for a Senior Quality Assurance Incoming Inspector in our Clarksburg MD office. The desired candidate should have excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work independently.

Top Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Bonus Program
• Generous 401(k) program - up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)

• Carry out written and oral instructions.
• Inspect to determine acceptability of Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) materials to the visual and dimensional attributes of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) data sheets.
• Inspect to determine acceptability of custom materials (PCB, fabricated metal parts, cables, textile part, plastic parts, etc.) to part specific engineering drawings.
• Identify and report nonconforming material.
• Interface with the Enterprise Resource Planning system.
• Maintain high ethical standards, including compliance with all company procedures.
• Junior level inspector mentoring.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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  US Citizenship Required. Must meet training and certificate requirements for working in a TSA shipping/receiving facility.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5 plus years’ experience in manufacturing / inspection environment.
• Proficient with ASQ CQI Body Of Knowledge
• Proficient in use of inspection attribute and variable gauges including but not limited to pin gauges, radius gauges, micrometers, calipers, height gauges, drop gauges, force gauges, profilometer, etc.
• Highly proficient in programing inspection Coordinate Measuring Machines, (CMMs) including application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience in inspecting electrical / mechanical assemblies.
• Knowledge of IPC standards.
• Ability to read and understand technical data documentation.
• Solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Computer literate.
• Proficient in English - both written and verbal.
• Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values.