Aerospace Quality Inspector: Precision & GD&T

0904 SP - Space Components; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Enabling Products in San Diego seeks an experienced Quality Inspector for its Quality Assurance team. The role focuses on dimensional inspections, precision hand tools, and surface plate setups to ensure conformance to drawings and standards.

The candidate will inspect purchased parts, verify identities against POs and blueprints, and document results, with potential use of microscopes and optical comparators for complex geometries.

Qualifications

• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience inspecting tight tolerance machined components with complex geometry.
• Proficient blueprint reading skills.
• Awareness of AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspections per work order and drawing requirements.
• Utilize precision hand tools and surface plate setups; blueprint reading.
• Inspect purchased parts for conformity to standards and processing requirements.
• Verify identity and dimensions with micrometers, gauges, and calipers.
• Visually inspect for defects such as corrosion, cracks, dents, scratches, and pits.
• Maintain records of inspection results and pass/fail decisions.
• Inspect with advanced equipment for complex geometries as needed.

Skills

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Blueprint reading

Inspection of tight tolerance parts

MS Word & Excel

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

AS9100/ISO 9001 awareness

Tools

CMM/FARO Arm experience

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Mission Enabling Products in San Diego seeks an experienced Quality Inspector for its Quality Assurance team. The role focuses on dimensional inspections, precision hand tools, and surface plate setups to ensure conformance to drawings and standards.

The candidate will inspect purchased parts, verify identities against POs and blueprints, and document results, with potential use of microscopes and optical comparators for complex geometries.