Flight Inspector Level 1 or Level 2

Northrop Grumman; Clearfield (UT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector seeks a Flight Inspector 1/2 to inspect tight tolerance components and assemblies onsite in Clearfield, UT. The role emphasizes independent work, tool inspections, and coordination with government representatives.

Starting on 3:00 PM shift, 4 ten-hour days, Monday through Thursday, with Friday off. The position requires a high school diploma, knowledge of government contractors, and proficiency with inspection tools and standards, including SMI and CMM/Laser

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years of related experience (Level 1).
• Level 2 requires 2 years of related experience and education.
• Familiarity with ISO 9000/AS9100 quality systems is preferred.
• Experience with GD&T and ANSI Y14.5 is preferred.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement/PES techniques is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of quality inspection tasks independently or with teammates.
• Perform Visual, in-process, and final inspections on tight tolerances.
• Inspect tooling programs and certify documentation; issue Authorization to Ship (ATS).
• Coordinate inspections with Customer and Government Representatives.
• Identify technical needs and provide solutions with strong program execution.

Skills

SMI experience

Drawings & specs interpretation

GD&T (ANSI Y14.5)

Shop math

Continuous Improvement

MS Office basics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Level 2: +2 years related education

Tools

CMM

Laser Tracker

Creaform systems

Job description

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 1/2 to provide support to our Case team in Clearfield, UT. The successful candidate will work independently and/or with other team members to perform a wide range of quality inspection tasks on tightly toleranced piece parts, subassemblies, and final assemblies.

This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

This role will be 2nd Shift - Starting at 3:00PM.

Monday - Thursday, 4 - 10 hour days with Friday off.

In this role you will perform tool inspections on various programs and assembles/disassembles tooling according to best shop practices.

Perform the required inspections in accordance with procedures and planning documentation and routinely coordinate and interface inspections with Customer and/or Government Representatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Work independently and/or with other team members to perform a wide range of quality inspection tasks.
• Perform Quality Process Assessments.
• Perform visual, in-process, and final dimensional inspections on tightly toleranced piece parts, subassemblies, and final assemblies in the Quality Control area.
• Perform tool inspections on various programs.
• Perform required inspections in accordance with procedures and planning documentation.
• Perform required inspections using Standard Measuring Instruments (SMI) and advanced inspection systems.
• Perform inspection and certification review at suppliers, inspect documentation, and issue Authorization to Ship (ATS).
• Routinely coordinate and interface inspections with Customer and/or Government Representatives.
• Be strategic in the identification of technical needs and solutions, coupled with a strong program execution focus.

Basic Qualifications for Level 1

• High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Knowledge of working with government contractors.
• No clearance required to start.
• Computer Skills.
• SMI (Standard Measuring Instruments) experience.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge and understanding of GD&T familiarity with ANSI Y14.5 preferred.
• Excellent shop math skills and advanced trigonometry.
• Experience with ISO 9000/AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement/PES techniques (required for Level 2; preferred/beneficial for Level 1).
• Must be familiar with standard Mechanical Inspection techniques and tools.
• Must have good computer skills; experience with MS Office, Costpoint, QMIS, and TCUA preferred.
• Must be able to operate advanced inspection equipment such as CMM, Laser Tracker, and Creaform systems (strongly preferred for Level 2).
• Self-starter with the ability to work through issues to closure.
• Must be able to enter confined spaces for inspections.
• Must be able to work shift work, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Able to acquire and maintain Employee Possessor (EP) status under the Safe Explosives Act (SEA).
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time, walk up and down stairs, climb ladders, reach into tight spaces, and lift up to 30 pounds.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Experience working with government contractors.
• No clearance required to start.
• Computer Skills.
• SMI (Standard Measuring Instruments) experience.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge and understanding of GD&T familiarity with ANSI Y14.5 preferred.
• Excellent shop math skills and advanced trigonometry.
• Experience with ISO 9000/AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement/PES techniques (required for Level 2; preferred/beneficial for Level 1).
• Must be familiar with standard Mechanical Inspection techniques and tools.
• Must have good computer skills; experience with MS Office, Costpoint, QMIS, and TCUA preferred.
• Must be able to operate advanced inspection equipment such as CMM, Laser Tracker, and Creaform systems (strongly preferred for Level 2).
• Self-starter with the ability to work through issues to closure.
• Must be able to enter confined spaces for inspections.
• Must be able to work shift work, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Able to acquire and maintain Employee Possessor (EP) status under the Safe Explosives Act (SEA).
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time, walk up and down stairs, climb ladders, reach into tight spaces, and lift up to 30 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical strengths in quality, inspection, processing, and operations.
• Ability to plan and organize work in order to accomplish assigned tasks and work independently.
• Ability to work multiple programs while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to record detailed information accurately and timely, and to follow instructions.
• Excellent communication skills and effective interface with Mission Assurance department members, suppliers, customers, all other departments within the organization, and both technical and non-technical personnel.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards

• Primary Level Salary Range: $44,400.00 - $74,000.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $52,700.00 - $87,900.00

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.