Flight Inspector Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman; United States; Vor Ort; USD 53.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Total rewards program

Health insurance

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

NorthropGrumman Space Systems in Gilbert, AZ seeks a Flight Inspector2 or Flight Inspector3 to join the Receiving Inspection Team, ensuring incoming material meets contractual, configuration, and documentation requirements before acceptance into production.

The role involves inspecting mechanical components, COTS materials, RTVs, and solvents, using gauges, microscopes, optical comparators, and other inspection tools. A background in AS9100 quality systems and NCR/MRB processes is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• High School diploma or equivalent, plus required related experience.
• Experience inspecting for identity, dimensional conformance and quality.
• Familiarity with documentation like orders, blueprints and checklists.
• Knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent QMS is preferred.
• Experience initiating NCRs and supporting MRB processes.

Aufgaben

• Inspect purchased parts and materials for conformity to standards and drawings.
• Use inspection equipment (micrometers, optical comparators) to verify dimensions.
• Make pass/fail decisions and maintain inspection records.
• Initiate and document NCRs and support MRB activities.
• Follow Quality Specification Instructions and program requirements.

Kenntnisse

Inspection experience

Visual inspection

Pass/fail decisions

Documentation review

AS9100 knowledge

Ausbildung

High School diploma + 2 years related experience

High School diploma + 4 years related experience

Tools

TIPQA

Deltek Costpoint

SAP inspection module

Optical comparators

Jobbeschreibung

NorthropGrumman Space Systems is seeking a Flight Inspector2 or Flight Inspector3 to join our Receiving Inspection Team in GilbertAZ.

This position sits at the front‑line of our flight hardware quality gate, ensuring that all incoming material— from Mechanical components to complex assemblies— meets contractual, configuration, and documentation requirements before acceptance into production.

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Inspects purchased parts and materials for conformity to standards, specifications, and processing requirements of mechanical components/assemblies, COTS Materials, RTVs, and Solvents.
• Inspections may involve compound angles or three‑dimensional projections using inspection equipment such as microscopes, micrometers, telescope gauges, and optical comparators.
• Visually inspects for obvious defects or damage such as corrosion, cracks, dents, scratches, and pits.
• Verifies specifications using purchase orders, blueprints, drawing or inspection instructions, and checklists.
• Makes pass/fail decisions on inspected goods.
• Maintains records of results.
• Execute inspection per applicable Quality Specification Instructions, Work Instructions, and program‑specific quality requirements.
• Initiate and complete inspection records in TIPQA; verify QC Inspection Required routing in Costpoint prior to acceptance.
• Initiate Nonconformance Reports and support Material Review Board (MRB) documentation for nonconforming material.
• Apply visual, dimensional, and documentation‑based inspection techniques; enforce hold conditions on material with unresolved documentation or configuration.
• Support root cause and corrective action (RCCA) reviews when escapes or systemic intake deficiencies are identified.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Supplier Quality, and Production teams to resolve supplier documentation deficiencies and upstream system flags.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications–Level2

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• No clearance required to start.
• Experience performing inspection for proper identity and dimensional conformance.
• Experience with visual inspection for obvious defects or damage (corrosion, cracks, dents, scratches, pits).
• Ability to make pass/fail acceptance decisions on inspected goods and maintain inspection records.
• Familiarity with QMS documentation including purchase orders, blueprints, drawings, inspection instructions, and checklists.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent aerospace/defense Quality Management System requirements.
• Familiarity with SQAR requirements and Q‑code application in a government contract environment.

Basic Qualifications–Level3

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
• No clearance required to start.
• Full knowledge of inspection for identity, dimensional conformance, and visual defect detection using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, gauges, calipers, optical comparators).
• Demonstrated ability to independently resolve routine inspection discrepancies and refer non‑routine conditions to higher authority.
• Experience initiating and documenting Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) with factual, objective evidence.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent QMS, with demonstrated application to receiving inspection or incoming quality gates.
• Familiarity with SQAR requirements, Q‑code application, and Certificate of Conformance (CofC) validation in a government contract environment.
• Ability to assist in training, orienting, or checking the work of lower‑level inspectors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with TIPQA inspection management system (GT Master, GT Process, NCR initiation, inspection closure).
• Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint ERP (purchase order lookup, QC Inspection Required flag verification, receiving routing).
• Experience with SAP inspection type codes or equivalent ERP receiving/inspection module.
• CCAP or AS6081 training in counterfeit component detection and avoidance.
• Experience supporting MRB disposition activities in an AS9100 or DCMA‑oversight environment.
• Background in quality assurance, supplier quality, or incoming inspection in an aerospace or defense manufacturing environment.

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Benefits

NorthropGrumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $52,700.00 ‑ $87,900.00.

Secondary Level Salary Range: $62,700.00 ‑ $104,500.00.

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, NorthropGrumman 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, NorthropGrumman 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.

Working at NorthropGrumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NorthropGrumman 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.

Citizenship and Clearance

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. NorthropGrumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.