Aerospace Quality Inspector: Precision QC & GD&T

0887 DS - Armament Systems; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Quality Control Technician 2 to join our team in Mesa, AZ. The role involves inspecting materials and assemblies, verifying dimensions, and ensuring conformance to drawings and requirements.

Responsibilities include conducting First Article Inspections, documenting results, and coordinating with DCMA and customers. Must have a high school diploma and 2+ years in quality inspection, with GD&T and AS9100/ISO 9001 familiarity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience as a quality inspector or in a closely related inspection role.
• Experience interpreting purchase orders, contracts, specifications, and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Inspect purchased materials, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies for conformity to standards, specifications, and processing requirements.
• Verify part identification and dimensions using measuring devices such as micrometers, gauges, calipers, and other precision tools.
• Perform visual inspections to identify defects or damage, including corrosion, cracks, dents, scratches, and pits.
• Interpret and verify requirements using contracts, purchase orders, drawings/prints, specifications, inspection instructions, and checklists.
• Perform inspections that may involve three‑dimensional features using equipment such as bore gauges, telescope gauges, and optical comparators.
• Make accept/reject decisions on inspected goods and accurately document inspection results in accordance with quality procedures.
• Cross‑train across quality functions to support broader team needs.
• Perform and document First Article Inspections (FAI), including AS9102 when required.
• Interact with DCMA and other customer representatives in support of inspections and audits.

Skills

Quality inspection

GD&T

Communication skills

Print reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AS9100

ISO 9001

AS9102

GD&T

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Quality Control Technician 2 to join our team in Mesa, AZ. The role involves inspecting materials and assemblies, verifying dimensions, and ensuring conformance to drawings and requirements.

Responsibilities include conducting First Article Inspections, documenting results, and coordinating with DCMA and customers. Must have a high school diploma and 2+ years in quality inspection, with GD&T and AS9100/ISO 9001 familiarity.