Flight Inspector – Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman; Corinne (UT); On-site; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

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Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Receiving Inspection team in Promontory, UT seeks a Flight Inspector—Level 3 or 4, onsite only. You will perform automated and manual inspection tasks, review supplier data, and ensure conformance of parts to drawings using Smart Scope, Optical Comparator, and Keyence.

The role requires experience with inspection standards, GD&T, and ISO/AS9100, plus the ability to work 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. Join us on-site for a hands-on quality focus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with related inspection experience.
• Must obtain/maintain U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Experience with ISO 9000/AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Proficient with GD&T and standard measuring instruments.
• Ability to operate Smart Scope, Optical Comparator, and Keyence.
• Able to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Strong computer skills: MS Office, Costpoint, QMIS, EPLM, Nautilus, SAP.
• Forklift operation capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of quality inspection tasks independently.
• Review certification and data packages from suppliers and vendors.
• Perform inspections per procedures and planning documentation.
• Conduct visual, in-process and final dimensional inspections on parts and assemblies.
• Utilize measurement tools including Smart Scope, Optical Comparator, and Keyence.
• Document defects and enter conditions into quality management systems.
• Adhere to safety and PPE requirements and company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality inspection

GD&T knowledge

ISO 9000/AS9100

Continuous Improvement

Forklift operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Costpoint

QMIS

EPLM

Nautilus

SAP

Smart Scope

Optical Comparator

Keyence

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 3 or 4 to join our Receiving Inspection team in Promontory, UT. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

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

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Successful candidates will work independently to perform a wide range of quality inspection tasks.
• Perform certification and data package reviews from various suppliers and vendors.
• Perform required inspections in accordance with procedures and planning documentation.
• Perform visual, in-process and final dimensional inspections on tightly tolerance piece parts, subassemblies and final assemblies in the Dimensional Inspection area and field locations when required.
• Performs required inspections using standard measurement instruments including hand tooling, Smart Scope, Optical Comparator, and Keyence.
• Documenting and quantifying defects and entering conditions into quality management systems.
• Adhere to safety and hygiene standards, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Other duties as assigned

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• Must be familiar with standard Mechanical Inspection techniques and tools.
• Experience with ISO 9000/AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement/PES techniques.
• Must have good computer skills - MS Office, Costpoint, QMIS, EPLM, Nautilus, ESI, SAP.
• Must be able to operate a Smart Scope, Optical Comparator and Keyence.
• Self Starter and ability to work through an issue to closure.
• SMI (Standard Measuring Instruments) experience
• Interpret drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge and understanding of GD&T.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• 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 up ladders, reach into tight spaces, and lift up to 30 pounds.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 4

• High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• Must be familiar with standard Mechanical Inspection techniques and tools.
• Experience with ISO 9000/AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement/PES techniques.
• Must have good computer skills - MS Office, Costpoint, QMIS, EPLM, Nautilus, ESI, SAP.
• Must be able to operate a Smart Scope, Optical Comparator and Keyence.
• Self Starter and ability to work through an issue to closure.
• SMI (Standard Measuring Instruments) experience
• Interpret drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge and understanding of GD&T.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• 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 up ladders, reach into tight spaces, and lift up to 30 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical strengths in quality, inspection, processing, and operations.
• Experience with ISO 9000/AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement/PES techniques.
• Excellent computer skills - MS Office, Excel, Outlook, ESI, Costpoint, EPLM, QMIS, Nautilus.
• Ability to run a Smart Scope, Optical Comparator, or similar machine.
• Self-Starter and competence to work through an issue to closure.
• Good communication/collaboration skills.
• Ability to create inspection programs in any software.
• Experience in training and developing junior team members’ skillsets. Possess 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.

Working at Northrop Grumman 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.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $62,700.00 - $104,500.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $74,500.00 - $124,100.00

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.