Quality Control Technician 2

0887 DS - Armament Systems; United States; On-site; USD 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Quality Control Technician 2 to join our team in Mesa, AZ. The role involves inspecting materials and assemblies, verifying dimensions, and ensuring conformance to drawings and requirements.

Responsibilities include conducting First Article Inspections, documenting results, and coordinating with DCMA and customers. Must have a high school diploma and 2+ years in quality inspection, with GD&T and AS9100/ISO 9001 familiarity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience as a quality inspector or in a closely related inspection role.
• Experience interpreting purchase orders, contracts, specifications, and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Inspect purchased materials, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies for conformity to standards, specifications, and processing requirements.
• Verify part identification and dimensions using measuring devices such as micrometers, gauges, calipers, and other precision tools.
• Perform visual inspections to identify defects or damage, including corrosion, cracks, dents, scratches, and pits.
• Interpret and verify requirements using contracts, purchase orders, drawings/prints, specifications, inspection instructions, and checklists.
• Perform inspections that may involve three‑dimensional features using equipment such as bore gauges, telescope gauges, and optical comparators.
• Make accept/reject decisions on inspected goods and accurately document inspection results in accordance with quality procedures.
• Cross‑train across quality functions to support broader team needs.
• Perform and document First Article Inspections (FAI), including AS9102 when required.
• Interact with DCMA and other customer representatives in support of inspections and audits.

Skills

Quality inspection

GD&T

Communication skills

Print reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AS9100

ISO 9001

AS9102

GD&T

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 experienced Quality Control Technician 2 to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary team in Mesa, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Inspect purchased materials, sub‑assemblies, and final assemblies for conformity to standards, specifications, and processing requirements.
• Verify part identification and dimensions using measuring devices such as micrometers, gauges, calipers, and other precision tools.
• Perform visual inspections to identify defects or damage, including corrosion, cracks, dents, scratches, and pits.
• Interpret and verify requirements using contracts, purchase orders, drawings/prints, specifications, inspection instructions, and checklists.
• Perform inspections that may involve three‑dimensional features using equipment such as bore gauges, telescope gauges, and optical comparators.
• Make accept/reject decisions on inspected goods and accurately document inspection results in accordance with quality procedures.
• Cross‑train across quality functions to support broader team needs.
• Perform and document First Article Inspections (FAI), including AS9102 when required.
• Interact with DCMA and other customer representatives in support of inspections and audits.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience as a quality inspector or in a closely related inspection role.
• Experience interpreting purchase orders, contracts, specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Experience with print reading and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Basic PC skills, including proficiency with MS Office products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality management systems.
• Hands‑on experience performing and documenting AS9102 First Article Inspections.
• Experience with additional inspection tools such as height gauges, surface plates, pin gauges, thread gauges, or coordinate measuring machines (CMM).
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications, including tight tolerances and advanced GD&T callouts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams (e.g., Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain).

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $44,400.00 - $74,000.00

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.

Benefits and Compensation

• 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.

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.

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.