Quality Inspector

Location: Marriottsville, MD

Pay: $23–24/hour

Schedule: 9/80 work schedule, 7:30 AM start time

Type: Contract with potential to go direct

Industry: Defense – Supporting U.S. Department of Defense programs

Job Summary

Seeking a detail-oriented Quality Inspector with a background in mechanical/electrical hardware and quality assurance, preferably in defense or aerospace. This role involves inspection under a microscope, BOM oversight, and compliance tracking. Opportunity to convert to a permanent role for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and release specifications and part numbers for new components.
• Apply mechanical and electrical engineering principles to product development.
• Support corrective actions on BOM-related components and research material finishes and platings.
• Assist with sourcing industrial and military-grade components.
• Manage Supplier Product Change Notices, including sourcing, qualification, and approvals.
• Track and manage RoHS-compliant components and part number conversions.
• Oversee BOM transitions from leaded to lead-free components.
• Research global compliance directives such as REACH, RoHS, Conflict Minerals, and WEEE.
• Represent Mercury Systems as the GIDEP liaison.
• Monitor obsolescence, end-of-life notices, and part reliability or quality issues.
• Design mechanical systems using CAD software for defense and aerospace platforms.
• Integrate mechanical systems into larger interdisciplinary defense/aerospace systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and prepare related documentation.
• Support manufacturing during production and assist in design issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in mechanical design and development, ideally in defense/aerospace.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, IPC-A-610, J-STD, and microelectronics preferred.
• Understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate across technical and non-technical teams.
• High attention to detail in design, inspection, and documentation.
• Adaptable to dynamic, fast-paced project environments.

Additional Details

• Candidates should be comfortable inspecting solder joints and components under a microscope.
• Experience with Zentech or MMIC technology is a plus.
• Interviews will be conducted in two stages: a virtual Teams interview followed by an onsite interview if selected.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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How to Apply for This Job:

To apply for this position, please follow these steps: Apply for this job with your current resume. We’ll get back to you the same day with some feedback on your application. Next you’ll be invited to an online screening conversation so we can go over the job requirements together and you can ask questions. After this stage we’ll give you more feedback on your application and select the candidates to move forward in the process. Typically steps 1 to 4 takes less than 24 hours.

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