Inspector II/III — Precision QA on 2nd Shift

0891 DS - Advanced Weapons - Northridge; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks an Inspector Level2/3 for 2nd shift in Ridgecrest, CA. The role inspects electronic units, subassemblies and assemblies, using precision tools and blueprints, with potential overtime and shift differential.

Responsibilities include First Article inspection, calibration checks, and supporting non-conformance investigations, with DoD Secret clearance required for certain positions. The position is on-site with relocation considerations possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with related inspection experience.
• Experience reading technical drawings and following work instructions.
• Experience with soldering and solder workmanship standards.
• Familiarity with quality systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials from internal/external sources and services, document dimensional compliance and review supplier certifications.
• Inspect internally manufactured parts and final assemblies across production stages.
• Ensure product inspection per drawings and acceptance procedures; maintain records.
• Generate and review First Article Inspection Reports per AS9102.
• Coordinate with Customer and DCMA Source Inspections.
• Verify calibration of tooling and other equipment is valid and current.
• Apply various inspection techniques: visual, metrology, calipers, micrometers, gauges.
• Support non-conformance containment, corrective actions and root-cause investigations.

Skills

Visual inspection

Dimensional inspection

Soldering

Quality systems

Drawing interpretation

Security clearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in physical-science or manufacturing-related field

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Measurement equipment

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks an Inspector Level2/3 for 2nd shift in Ridgecrest, CA. The role inspects electronic units, subassemblies and assemblies, using precision tools and blueprints, with potential overtime and shift differential.

Responsibilities include First Article inspection, calibration checks, and supporting non-conformance investigations, with DoD Secret clearance required for certain positions. The position is on-site with relocation considerations possible.