Specialist, Quality SQA Source Inspector

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Job Title: Specialist, Quality SQA Source Inspector

Job Code: 41729

Job Location: Remote/Field opportunity (Lincoln, Nebraska at supplier)

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description
The Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) Source Inspector is responsible for performing in‑process and final inspections and reviewing supplier‑submitted End Item Data Packages for complex aerospace hardware. This field‑based role works closely with the Supplier Quality Engineer and will primarily support source inspection activities at supplier GD Lincoln, representing approximately 90% of the inspector’s time.

The remaining 10% of duties include providing occasional backfill source inspection support—which may require out‑of‑state travel—and conducting electronic data reviews. To be successful, the Source Inspector must possess strong Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge, blueprint‑reading skills, and experience reviewing supplier documentation such as Certificates of Conformance (C of C), material certifications, NDT reports, and detailed inspection records.

The Source Inspector operates under stamp warranty authority to perform product acceptance, including physical dimensional and visual over‑inspections and comprehensive End Item Data Package reviews on behalf of the Missile Solutions SQA organization. The role also issues turn‑backs for nonconformances preventing product acceptance, supports corrective action activities, and participates in supplier daily and weekly Work‑in‑Process (WIP) meetings to ensure visibility and alignment on quality status.

This position collaborates closely with Supplier Quality Engineers and Quality Management to ensure product integrity, drive continuous improvement, and support overall mission success.

Essential Functions:
• Perform detailed in‑process and final inspections on machined parts, composite components, and complex aerospace assemblies to verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Support the Supplier Quality Engineer with First Article Inspection (FAI) activities.
• Conduct thorough reviews of Supplier End Item Data Packages (EIDPs) to ensure completeness and compliance.
• Issue turn‑backs for product or data nonconformances that prevent acceptance.
• Apply GD&T principles in collaboration with Supplier Quality Engineers to validate product conformity and ensure appropriate inspection coverage.
• Utilize a variety of precision inspection tools—including calipers, micrometers, height gages, comparators, visual aids, and other measurement instruments—to perform accurate inspections.
• Interpret and analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to ensure proper inspection execution and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with SQEs and Quality Managers to resolve nonconformances, support corrective action activities, and drive continuous improvement aimed at reducing line rejections and turn‑backs.
• Support supplier quality activities, which may include domestic travel for on‑site inspections or training, sometimes on short notice.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, customer requirements, and applicable industry and regulatory standards.
• Participate in supplier daily and weekly Work‑in‑Process (WIP) meetings and support corrective action activities to maintain visibility on production status and drive timely issue resolution.