Quality Inspector - DEFENSE

Manassas, VA 20110

Posted: 05/19/2025 Job Number: z5G7h3l6a1kMvyS65NP3c_U8tVLF5M_KlgDUsiah-M8= Pay Rate: 20.00-25.00 Hourly USD Job Code: JPC - 12699

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Quality Inspector - DEFENSE
LOCATION: 
Manassas, VA
PAY RATE: Up to $25/hour

We are a national staffing agency partnering with top-tier aerospace and defense companies, and we’re seeking first-class employees to join our clients’ teams!

Job Details:

  • Contract Length: 12 months (with potential extension)
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
  • Perks: Bonus potential + Priority as a Tier 1 supplier
  • Opportunities: Thousands of openings nationwide

Qualifying Questions:

  • Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
  • Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
  • Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

  • Inspect mechanical and electrical hardware to ensure compliance with engineering and customer specifications

  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and wiring diagrams

  • Determine hardware acceptance and complete nonconformance reports, inspection tags, and related documentation

  • Perform physical tasks including standing, walking, sitting, light lifting, and bending

  • Interface with customer representatives (Navy On-Site Team and/or DCMA) during product sell-off and acceptance

  • Support process compliance throughout production as part of the Product Quality Team to ensure delivery of conforming hardware

Requirements:

  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and complex wiring diagrams

  • 1–2 years of hands-on inspection experience or 3–5 years of experience building/assembling mechanical and/or electrical products

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (not required to start)

  • Proficiency with Solumina and Microsoft Office

  • Strong communication skills

  • IPC-610, IPC-620, or J-STD-001 certification

  • Experience in a manufacturing environment

  • Experience presenting products for customer inspection

  • Background in production or assembly environments, working closely with Manufacturing and Quality teams

  • Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

 

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship is required under ITAR regulations. A U.S. person is defined as a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

Take your career to new heights—apply today!

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Meet Your Recruiter

Andrew Lowden
Senior Technical Recruiter

Andrew Lowden is an experienced aerospace recruiter with over a decade in the industry. He specializes in aerospace mechanics, covering everything from maintenance and repairs to modifications and inspections. With a strong industry background, he is dedicated to helping mechanics find roles that match their skills, goals, and needs.

Andrew takes a hands-on approach to recruiting, ensuring each candidate finds the right opportunity—whether they're looking for career advancement, stability, or a better work-life balance.

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