Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers; Senior (Qu

Summary

The MIL Corporation is seeking an experienced Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers; Senior (Quality Assurance, Senior Analyst) to design, develop, and oversee the quality control and safety program to ensure full compliance with all contractual and regulatory requirements. This position supports a federal government customer located at NAWCAD Webster Outlying Field (WOLF), St. Inigoes, Maryland.

This role involves analyzing complex quality requirements to determine the necessary controls, processes, tooling, and test equipment needed to assure product quality. This worker identifies what, when, and how inspections will be conducted, leads the investigation of significant deficiencies, and is responsible for updating and improving inspection techniques and manufacturing methods. Additionally, maintains all master Quality Control files, serves as a primary point of contact for quality matters, and provides guidance and mentorship to lower-level inspectors.

This position currently requires an onsite schedule and is eligible for Compressed Work Schedule (CWS). Schedule is subject to change based on company/contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of quality assurance and quality control programs.
• Design and maintain inspection plans, quality procedures, and process controls to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze complex quality requirements and determine appropriate inspection methods, tooling, test equipment, and quality controls.
• Review engineering drawings, blueprints, technical specifications, and work instructions to verify quality requirements.
• Conduct inspections of incoming materials, work-in-process assemblies, and completed products to verify compliance with established standards.
• Approve or reject materials, components, and finished products based on quality requirements and inspection results.
• Utilize manual and automated inspection and testing systems to evaluate product quality and functionality.
• Identify, document, investigate, and resolve quality deficiencies, nonconformances, and corrective action requirements.
• Monitor production processes and manufacturing activities to ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Maintain master quality control files, inspection records, test reports, and quality metrics.
• Track and analyze quality performance indicators, supplier performance, and defect trends to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare quality status reports and present findings, recommendations, and corrective actions to management.
• Ensure inspection equipment is properly calibrated, maintained, and suitable for use.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for quality-related matters with internal and external stakeholders.
• Mentor, train, and provide technical guidance to junior inspectors and quality personnel.
• Support audits, process reviews, and compliance assessments as required.

Travel

Occasional travel may be required to support inspections, audits, customer activities, supplier evaluations, or program requirements.

Travel is anticipated to be less than 10%.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of quality assurance, quality control, inspection, or related experience
• At least 5 years of experience supporting production or manufacturing facilities
• Demonstrated experience performing inspections of materials, assemblies, and finished products
• Thorough knowledge of quality assurance principles, quality control standards, and inspection methodologies
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation
• Experience conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective and preventive actions
• Familiarity with inspection equipment, measurement tools, automated testing systems, and quality data analysis techniques
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality products
• Ability to maintain detailed records and generate technical reports
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and lead quality initiatives across multiple functional areas
• U.S. Citizenship required

Desired Qualifications

• Quality certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI), Certified Quality Technician (CQT), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or equivalent
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Internal Auditor, or related quality management certification
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), aerospace, aviation, or government production programs
• Experience with supplier quality management and performance evaluation
• Knowledge of statistical process control, process capability analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience developing and implementing quality management systems
• Prior experience leading teams of quality inspectors or quality assurance personnel
• Familiarity with corrective action systems and audit management processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a technical discipline, business discipline, or related field.

Qualifying education and experience substitutions may be considered in accordance with contract requirements:

• Associate's degree in Engineering, Technical, Business, or a related discipline plus two (2) additional years of relevant experience.
• High School Diploma or GED plus six (6) additional years of relevant experience.

Clearance

All applicants for this position must currently possess a Secret clearance; please note that the clearance process takes into account financial background aspects.

Compensation

The MIL Corporation values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being. We are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of benefits to our full-time employees which include health, life, disability, and retirement plans, as well as paid time off, opportunities for professional growth and tuition assistance. Additional benefits and incentives may also apply, which will be communicated during the hiring process.

For this position, the projected compensation range is $ 94,577.60 - $110,011.20 per year. This estimate represents the typical salary range and is just one part of MIL's complete compensation package. Final salary for this position is determined based on factors such as individual qualifications, education, experience, and contractual limitations. Learn more on the MIL Careers page.