Quality Inspector II

Location:

Bridgeton, MO, 63044

The Leonardo DRS Land Systems business is a recognized leader in the design and integration of complex technologies into new and legacy systems and platforms for global military and commercial customers. We are a five‑year running Top Workplace in the Greater St. Louis area.

Leonardo DRS Land Systems is seeking multiple Quality Inspector II for our Bridgeton, MO location. This role will provide quality support across numerous functions including but not limited to EATC (Electronic Assembly Test Center), incoming/receiving and engineering efforts. This role will heavily consist of inspecting all subcomponents to the engineer drawing and IOC (Inspection Operation Card) criteria. The ability to decipher engineering drawing and the MIS (Manufacturing Instruction Set) will be vital in this role.

• Perform inspection activities to assess conformance of products to the design as defined by the engineering drawings and/or models.
• Inspect products, components, subassemblies, and/or systems to ensure conformance to requirements.
• Create organizational value by implementing innovative solutions and best practices involved in all processes of the product realization value stream.
• Assist Quality Engineers with identifying non‑conforming conditions of products that present existing or impending defective conditions at the system or subsystem level of assembly.
• Assist Quality Engineers in preparing inspection plans and checklists for inspection.
• Assist Quality Engineers 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.
• May specialize in receiving inspection, in‑process inspection, process verification/auditing, final inspection, etc.
• Support, communicate, reinforce, and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of relevant manufacturing standards (such as J‑Std‑001/IPC‑A‑610) or common mechanical techniques (such as geometric dimensioning and tolerance practices).
• Ability to use various measurement devices (calipers, pin gauges, go/no‑go gauges, etc.) to verify mechanical part compliance.
• Experience reading mechanical drawings and verifying parts dimensions against drawing requirements.
• Experience using a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), Optical comparator or other complex inspection systems is desired.
• Ability to effectively interpret data and present information and respond to questions from engineers and other technical staff.

Salary range for this position is $41,011.00/year to $53,315.00 for the state of Illinois. The range reflects the good‑faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity.

Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for annual performance‑based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non‑exempt employees as applicable). The benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including state‑mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

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.