Final Assembly Inspector 4

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Final Assembly Inspector 4 for Whiteman AFB. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and an active Secret clearance. You will work on assembly inspection, use precision instruments, and ensure parts meet strict quality standards.

The position involves shifts, potential overtime, and travel as needed, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. You will contribute to a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement in a high-accuracy aerospace

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) with 6 years in mechanical/inspection work.
• Active US Government Secret Clearance required; ability to obtain PAR.
• Experience in inspection processes and measurement/test instrumentation.
• Proficient with technical drawings and manufacturing/inspection instructions.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; familiar with fabrication standards and QA systems.
• Knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 concepts and CAPA processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections per drawings and work instructions.
• Utilize inspection instruments and measurement tools.
• Interpret GD&T and manufacturing specs to verify parts.
• Support quality systems with non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure process compliance.
• Input technical needs for material and component inspection.

Skills

Inspection workflows

Technical drawings reading

Microsoft Office

Quality management systems

Non-conformances / CAPA

Fabrication processes familiarity

Physical stamina

Shift work and travel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MES

1ERP

WAWF

Team Center

GD&T knowledge

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics sector is seeking a Final Assembly Inspector 4 to join our team on Whiteman AFB.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required (education will be verified) with 6 years of relevant mechanical and/or inspection experience
• Must have an active and maintain a US Government Secret Clearance
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR)
• Experience in inspection processes; knowledge and use of inspection and testing instruments
• Experienced in use of technical drawings and following manufacturing work instructions and inspection procedures
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of applications
• Familiarity with fabrication processes and standards
• Must have a good understanding of quality management systems
• Experience with common quality systems such as non-conformances, cause/corrective actions
• Provide input to the technical needs and solutions required for the manufacture, inspection of materials and components
• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 35 pounds and working overhead
• Ability to work 1st shift, 2nd shift, overtime, and travel on little to short notice
• Must be able to work onsite in Whiteman AFB, Missouri
• Must pass visual exam

Preferred Qualifications:

• MES (Manufacturing Execution System)experience
• Experience in a highly technicalaerospace/manufacturingenvironment
• General understanding of AS9102
• Prior maintenance, inspection, and quality experience in aviation, electronics, or ordinance
• Prior experience with avionics, electrical systems, and harness fabrication/repair/installation
• Prior Low Observable (L.O.) experience
• US Government Top Secret Clearance
• Experienced with practices associated with ISO9001 and AS9100 Quality Management Systems
• Basic working knowledge and experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Familiarity with 1ERP, Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), Team Center, and other related maintenance and engineering databases
• Knowledgeable in ESD/FOD/Tool Control practices

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Primary Level Salary Range: $70,600.00 - $117,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.