Aerospace Quality Inspector - 2nd Shift

Northrop Grumman Corp.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in San Diego, CA, seeks a Quality Inspector for the 2nd shift to join the Mission Enabling Products QA team. You will inspect purchased parts and materials, verify dimensions with micrometers, calipers, and gauges, and maintain records of results in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of related experience, GD&T proficiency, and strong blueprint reading skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• No clearance required to start
• Proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
• Experience inspecting tight tolerance machined components with complex geometry
• Experience with dimensional inspection using precision hand tools and surface plate setup
• Proficient blueprint reading skills
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Familiarity with aerospace standards (ex. AS9100, ISO9001)
• Competent in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Inspects purchased parts and materials for conformity to standards, specifications, and processing requirements.
• Inspects for proper identity and dimensions using such measuring devices as micrometers, gauges, and calipers
• Visually inspects for obvious defects or damage such as corrosion, cracks, dents, scratches, and pits.
• Verifies specifications using purchase orders, blueprints, drawing or inspection instructions, and checklists.
• Makes pass/fail decisions on inspected goods. Maintains records of results.
• Inspections may involve compound angles or three-dimensional projections using inspection equipment such as microscopes, micrometers, telescope gauges, and optical comparators.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Quality inspection

AS9100/ISO9001 awareness

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

AS9100 knowledge

Blueprint reading

Micrometers and calipers

CMM / FARO Arm

Job description

Northrop Grumman in San Diego, CA, seeks a Quality Inspector for the 2nd shift to join the Mission Enabling Products QA team. You will inspect purchased parts and materials, verify dimensions with micrometers, calipers, and gauges, and maintain records of results in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of related experience, GD&T proficiency, and strong blueprint reading skills.