Inspector II/III - DoD Secret, 2nd Shift, Travel

Northrop Grumman; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential pay

Overtime opportunities

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Inspector Level 2/3 to support AARGM programs on-site in Ridgecrest, CA. Responsibilities include visual and mechanical inspections of electronic subsystems, using blueprints and measuring devices, and ensuring conformance to drawings and specifications. The role requires experience with soldering, GD&T and quality systems, with potential shift differentials and overtime.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a DoD Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and related experience required.
• Familiarity with manufacturing work instructions and inspection procedures.
• Experience coordinating non-conformance incidents and handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspection of materials from internal or external sources and services; documentation of dimensional compliance and supplier certifications.
• Responsible for inspection of product in accordance with drawings, work instructions and acceptance procedures.
• Generate and review First Article Inspection Reports in accordance with AS9102.
• Coordinate and assist with Customer and DCMA Source Inspections.
• Verify calibration of tooling and other equipment is valid and current.
• Perform a variety of inspection techniques: visual, metrology, gages and calipers.
• Support project teams on non-conformance containment, corrective actions and root-cause investigations.
• May require overtime or cross-department work.
• Perform in-process and final product inspection at NAWS China Lake.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Soldering

Quality inspection

Microsoft Office Suite

Non-conformance handling

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate degree in physical-science or manufacturing-related field

Certifications: J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620

DoD Secret Clearance (U.S. citizenship)

Tools

Costpoint MRP system

TipQA

ISO9001/AS9100 knowledge

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Inspector Level 2/3 to support AARGM programs on-site in Ridgecrest, CA. Responsibilities include visual and mechanical inspections of electronic subsystems, using blueprints and measuring devices, and ensuring conformance to drawings and specifications. The role requires experience with soldering, GD&T and quality systems, with potential shift differentials and overtime.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a DoD Secret Clearance.