Inspector 2/3

0895 DS - MP - Elkton; United States; On-site; USD 45,100 - 89,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company-paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Elkton, MD, seeks an Inspector 2/3 to support Propulsion Systems and Controls. Onsite in Elkton, candidates must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain a Secret clearance. Responsibilities include visual/dimensional inspections, article inspections, and safety duties.

Basic qualifications include 2+ years manufacturing experience, ability to operate CMM under guidance, and proficiency in Word/Excel/Outlook.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to operate a Coordinate Measuring Machine under guidance.
• Strong attention to detail and time-management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Inspect in-process and finished components visually and dimensionally.
• Verify quality using process documents, drawings and inspection instructions.
• Perform mechanical or electrical inspections with measuring devices.
• Conduct First Article Inspections and line inspections after critical operations.
• Create inspection reports from drawings or inspection plans.
• Investigate non-conformances and participate in root-cause analysis.
• Support safety efforts and overtime/weekend availability.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Word

Excel

Outlook

Self-motivated

CMM

PC-DMIS

Tools

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

PC-DMIS software

Job description

Job Summary

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking an Inspector 2/3 to support our Propulsion Systems and Controls Business unit within our Weapons Systems division. The position is located onsite in Elkton, MD, at the PS&C facility, which designs, develops and produces solid‑propellant propulsion and ordnance systems for government and commercial customers. This role requires a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Use process control documents, inspection plans, and specified standards to inspect in‑process and finished components, subassemblies, and assemblies visually and dimensionally.


• Work from process documents, customer specifications, drawings, inspection instructions, and checklists to verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.


• Perform mechanical or electrical inspections on manufactured or purchased components and assemblies using measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, thickness gauges, height gauges, Shore A & D hardness gauges, and electronic measuring devices (Coordinate Measuring Machines).


• Conduct First Article Inspections and line inspections after critical operations to ensure all materials, components, and assemblies are acceptable.


• Perform mathematical calculations to confirm compliance with inspection criteria.


• Operate Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) using PC‑DMIS software, develop and maintain programs, and execute setups.


• Create inspection reports from drawings or inspection plans.


• Accept, reject, or rework defective or malfunctioning units or systems.


• Investigate non‑conformances and participate in root‑cause and corrective action activities.


• Support safety efforts through job safety analysis (JSA), building inspections, and other safety duties as required.


• Be flexible with work skills and daily tasks, including availability for overtime and weekends.

Basic Qualifications – Inspector 2

• At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.


• Ability to operate a Coordinate Measuring Machine under guidance of qualified programmers.


• Attention to detail, strong leadership, communication, organizational, and time‑management skills.


• Self‑motivated and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Basic Qualifications – Inspector 3

• At least 4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.


• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.


• Experience programming and operating a Coordinate Measuring Machine under guidance of qualified programmers.


• Attention to detail, strong leadership, communication, organizational, and time‑management skills.


• Self‑motivated and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications (both levels)

• Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001.


• Ability to obtain and maintain ATF Employee Possessor status.


• Background in GD&T.


• IPC J‑STD‑001, 610/620 training or experience.

Benefits

• Base salary range: Inspector 2 – $45,100 to $75,100; Inspector 3 – $53,500 to $89,100.


• Potential for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus.


• Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and personal business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.