Inspector 2/3

0887 DS - Armament Systems; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Overtime

Shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Annual bonuses

Long Term Incentives

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks an Inspector to join a multidisciplinary team in Plymouth, MN, performing visual and dimensional inspections and documenting results to support defense programs.

Two levels available with 2+ to 4+ years of inspection experience, IPC-A-610 certified, and strong PC/blueprint skills. On-site role with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of inspection experience in circuit board/electronics environment.
• IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Specialist.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/drawings/work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections per plans, drawings and QMS documents.
• Conduct visual inspections under magnification.
• Perform limited dimensional inspections with calipers/micrometers.
• Maintain inspection certifications and qualifications.
• Record inspection results in electronic records and traceable docs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality and engineering to resolve issues.

Skills

Blueprint reading

PC skills

Written communication

IPC-A-610 certification

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Inspection databases

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Technical Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Inspection databases/e-records

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No

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 Defense Systems is seeking an Inspector to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary team in Plymouth, Minnesota, supporting critical programs for our defense customers. This position may be filled as Level 2 or Level 3 based on the qualifications below.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform inspections in accordance with inspection plans, drawings, checklists, specifications, and other Quality Management System (QMS) documents.
• Conduct visual inspections under magnification using microscopes.
• Perform limited dimensional inspections utilizing standard measuring equipment (such as calipers, micrometers and drop indicators), as required.
• Maintain required inspection certifications and qualifications.
• Maintain lab practices and operations in compliance with defined processes and work instructions.
• Identify, document, issue and close nonconforming material reports per specified work instructions.
• Accurately record inspection results in electronic records/inspection databases and maintain traceable documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality and engineering teams to resolve inspection-related issues.

Basic Qualifications – Inspector 2

• High School Diploma or equivalent, Associate Technical Degree, certification, or diploma.
• 2+ years of inspection experience in a circuit board and/or electronics environment.
• Strong PC skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and inspection databases/electronic record systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and work instructions.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals, basic tolerancing).
• Mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination sufficient to perform visual inspections under microscopic conditions.
• Effective written communication skills for documenting inspection results and nonconformances.
• IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Specialist.
• Ability to lift or move up to 30 lbs on an occasional basis.

Basic Qualifications – Inspector 3

• High School Diploma or equivalent, Associate Technical Degree, certification, or diploma.
• 4+ years of inspection experience in a circuit board and/or electronics environment.
• Strong PC skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and inspection databases/electronic record systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and work instructions.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, fractions, decimals, basic tolerancing).
• Mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination sufficient to perform visual inspections under microscopic conditions.
• Effective written communication skills for documenting inspection results and nonconformances.
• IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Specialist.
• Ability to lift or move up to 30 lbs on an occasional basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of inspection experience in a circuit board and/or electronics environment.
• Strong PC skills, including advanced use of Microsoft Excel and experience with inspection databases/electronic quality record systems.
• IPC-A-610 and IPC-A-600 Certified IPC Specialist.
• Experience using vision measurement systems and/or automated optical inspection (AOI) equipment.
• Additional inspection or Electronic Technician certifications.

Salary Range

• Primary Level Salary Range: $45,100.00 - $75,100.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $53,500.00 - $89,100.00

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• overtime
• shift differential
• discretionary bonus
• 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.

Eligibility & Compliance

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

Equal Opportunity & Diversity Statement

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.

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.

About Northrop Grumman

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. Northrop Grumman 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.