Quality Inspector 3

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 52,700 - 87,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office seeks a Quality Inspector 3 to perform first article inspections and ensure compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 4 years in mechanical inspection or a relevant STEM degree with inspection experience.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain a Secret Clearance, and capability to lift up to 45 lbs. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, savings plans, paid time off, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical inspection or assembly.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform first article inspections per AS9102.
• Confirm acceptable quality standards in work centers.
• Inspect machined parts using predetermined methods.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

AS9102 and AS9145 processes

GD&T understanding

Utilizing CMS inspection equipment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates Degree in relevant STEM major

Tools

CMMs

Laser trackers

3D structured light systems

Job description

Relocation Assistance: No.

Clearance Required for Start: No.

Clearance Type: Secret.

Travel: No.

What You'll Get To Do:

Perform first article inspections (FAI) per AS9102 and first piece inspections to include a review of the associated product build documentation. Confirm acceptable quality standards and workmanship practices in assigned work centers by learning/practicing process specifications and using workmanship standards during everyday job functions. Inspect machined or partially machined parts, using predetermined methods and sequences to ensure compliance with customer and company specifications and quality requirement. Use predetermined methods, operations, setups and prescribed specifications to inspect visually in-process and completed products such as electronic units and subsystems, precision electromechanical assemblies or mechanical units, subassemblies, structural flaws, internal defects, and missing welds. Use various measuring devices. Accept, reject, or rework defective or malfunctioning units or systems. Work from blueprints, diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, customer specifications, drawing or inspection instructions and checklists. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. Perform line clearances after each lot to ensure all materials from the previous lot have been removed. Inspections may also involve compound angles or three-dimensional projections using inspection equipment such as microscopes, micrometers, telescope gauges, and optical comparators. Use your understanding of GD&T and the ability to read and comprehend detail control plans, work instructions, drawings, Bill of Materials, Specifications and related criteria.

Basic Qualifications for a Quality Inspector 3:

High School Diploma/GED plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical inspection, assembly, machining, or hands on manufacturing or an Associates Degree or higher in a relevant STEM major with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in mechanical inspection, assembly, machining, or hands on manufacturing.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods of time. Must have the ability to lift up to 45 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years in developing inspection plans and/or supplemental FAI inspection instructions based on part engineering documentation.

3+ years experience utilizing CMS inspection equipment, such as CMMs, articulating arms, laser trackers, and/or 3D structured light systems.

1+ years experience with programming CMS inspection programs from CAD models (e.g., Catia, NX, etc.).

Expert degree of ASME Y14.5 GD&T understanding.

Experience working in AS9100-certified companies using customer-owned process specifications or Military Standards to perform inspection or work activities.

Experience working inspection activities in support of AS9102 or AS9145-related processes.

Certifications in Nondestructive Testing: (1) Visual Weld Inspection and (2) Liquid Dye Penetrant Testing.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Benefits include Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), company paid holidays, and more.

Primary Level Salary Range:

$52,700.00 - $87,900.00 (Base salary subject to experience, education, skills and market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, long-term incentives may apply).

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.

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

For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.