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Senior Advanced Quality Receiving Inspector

General Dynamics Mission Systems

Bloomington, MNFull-time$35.15–37.7/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$35.15–37.7/hr
Location
Bloomington, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

The Senior Advanced Quality Receiving Inspector ensures incoming parts, materials, assemblies, and documentation meet quality, engineering, contractual, and regulatory requirements before release to factory operations. The role prioritizes inspections according to production demand, schedules, material availability, and quality risk, while maintaining records and traceability. It is fully on-site at the Bloomington, Minnesota facility.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Engineering Drawing InterpretationGD&TInspection TechniquesPrecision MeasurementTime ManagementOrganizationPrioritizationAttention to DetailDocumentation and TraceabilityWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelQuality SystemsERP SystemsQuality StandardsWorkmanship RequirementsESD PracticesAI for Continuous Improvement

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent6+ Years Related ExperienceAssociate's in Electronics, Computer Science, Mechanical EngineeringJ-STD-001 CertificationJ-STD-002 CertificationIPC 610 CertificationMIL-STD-883 CertificationMIL-STD-750 CertificationX-Ray Qualification CertificationSecret Security ClearanceU.S. Citizenship

Full job description

Job Duties

Basic Qualifications

High School diploma or the equivalent is required, plus a minimum of 6 years of directly related experience is required. Associates degree in Electronics, Computer Science, and Mechanical engineering is preferred. J-STD_001, 002, IPC 610, MIL-STD-883, MIL-STD-750 and X-Ray qualification certifications may be required.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Department of Defense Secret security clearance obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

The responsibility is career-defining. So is the opportunity. At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we invent the technologies, products and services, that help our nation's heroes keep our nation safe. The work is so advanced, our teams regularly redefine innovation and excellence for the world. If you're looking for a challenge, you've just found it. The Receiving Inspector ensures incoming parts, materials, assemblies, and associated documentation meet established quality, engineering, contractual, and regulatory requirements before release to factory operations. This role manages and prioritizes inspection activities based on factory demand, production schedules, material availability, and quality risk while maintaining accurate records and traceability.

Key Responsibilities

Inspect incoming parts, materials, and assemblies against purchase orders, engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.

Verify part identification, quantity, condition, certifications, and traceability documentation.

Use calibrated measurement equipment, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and visual inspection tools, to confirm conformance.

Identify, document, and segregate nonconforming material in accordance with established procedures.

Create and maintain receiving inspection records, inspection reports, and material disposition documentation.

Prioritize daily inspection workload based on factory production needs, material shortages, schedules, and risk.

Adjust priorities quickly in response to changing factory requirements while maintaining quality and compliance.

Coordinate with Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, and suppliers to resolve incoming material issues.

Ensure materials are accurately labeled, controlled, and traceable throughout the receiving and inspection process.

Support corrective-action investigations by providing inspection data, defect information, and supporting documentation.

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized inspection area and comply with ESD, FOD, and applicable safety requirements.

Participate in continuous-improvement efforts to improve receiving flow, inspection efficiency, and material quality.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, blueprints, and purchase-order requirements.

Working knowledge of GD&T and inspection techniques.

Proficiency using precision measurement tools and inspection equipment.

Strong time-management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

Ability to assess factory needs and reprioritize work independently and effectively.

Attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation and traceability.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, suppliers, and customers.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and quality or ERP systems.

Knowledge of applicable quality standards, workmanship requirements, and ESD practices

Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Workplace Options:

This position is fully on-site. While on-site, you will be a part of the Bloomington, MN facility.

Target salary range: USD $35.15/Hr. - USD $37.70/Hr. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

6 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$35.15 - $37.70 / Hourly

Postal Code

55431

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

2026-75731

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 592 open Quality Inspector jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$35.15–37.7/hr
  • US median$25–32/hr264 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $36.42/hr, is 26% above the US median midpoint ($29/hr) — in the top quarter of Quality Inspector hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 13 open Quality Inspector jobs in Minnesota and 592 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience — more than three in four Quality Inspector postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 366 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 276 of the 592 open Quality Inspector jobs (47%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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