Flight Inspector 2/3

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking a Flight Inspector at Level 2 or Level 3 to join our Space Systems team. The role is 100% onsite with a 9/80 schedule and every other Friday off.

The candidate will perform inspections, read blueprints with GD&T, and coordinate with manufacturing, engineering and customers to ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience with inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, optical comparators), and be able to

Qualifications

• Reads blueprints and technical documents to determine inspection requirements.
• Operates inspection equipment and records data to support quality goals.
• Experience with composite/fabricated assemblies and GD&T preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs analysis and tests of raw materials, packaging materials, and/or finished products to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Conducts 1st article, in-process, and final inspections on machined or composite parts.
• Reviews production records for conformance and investigates discrepancies.
• Maintains measurement equipment calibration and supports non-conformance investigations.
• Interacts with manufacturing, engineering, and external customers to verify requirements.

Skills

Inspection equipment

Blueprint reading

GD&T understanding

Vibration testing

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

4 years additional education/related experience

Tools

CMM/Romer Arm

SAP

CAPE

MEF

Solumina

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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’s Space Sector is seeking a Flight Inspector – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

Space Systems is an industry-leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, civil and commercial customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible possible.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In this job, you will:

• Performs analysis and tests of raw materials, packaging materials, and/or finished products from manufacturing, to ensure quality standards and compliance to customer and regulatory requirements, and tolerance specifications for the chemical or physical property.
• Performs a variety of qualitative tests or qualitative assays on samples, and to aid in maintenance and certification of test instruments and apparatus to ensure compliance.
• Prepares and monitors quality statistics and reports.
• Reviews production records for conformance to procedures. Conducts non-conformance tests of manufactured, packaged or tested product.
• Performs 1st article, in-process, and final inspection on machined or composite fabricated parts.
• Reads part drawings with a high degree of GD&T understanding
• Reviews, analyzes, and possesses knowledge and ability to use inspection equipment such as: Micrometers, Calipers, Height Gauges, Optical Comparators, etc.
• Investigates problems and developing\recommending corrective actions for recurrent discrepancies
• Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met
• The ideal candidate must have a high-level understanding of composite assemblies, complex assemblies, and their associated mechanical manufacturing processes.
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• Other duties as assigned

This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• No clearance required to start
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance
• Experience working with inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, or optical comparators, etc
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate blueprints, specs, and other technical documents
• Experience in one or more of the following: inspecting and generating discrepancy reports, composite fabrication or inspection, assembly structure inspection, proof load testing, vibration testing, and/or interfacing directly with customers.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
• No clearance required to start
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance
• Experience working with inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, or optical comparators, etcAbility to read, interpret, and communicate blueprints, specs, and other technical documents
• Experience in one or more of the following: inspecting and generating discrepancy reports, composite fabrication or inspection, assembly structure inspection, proof load testing, vibration testing, and/or interfacing directly with customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work 2nd Shift as needed
• Experience with CMM/Romer Arm
• Previous aerospace industry experience
• Proficiency with SAP, CAPE, MEF, and Solumina software suites
• Active DoD Top Secret Government Clearanceundefined

Primary Level Salary Range: $61,100.00 - $101,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $72,600.00 - $121,000.00

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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.