Quality Inspector 3 - 19227

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Huntsville, AL seeks a Quality Inspector 3 to perform inspections and nondestructive testing on mechanical, electrical, or structural components for Naval reactor plant projects. The role reports to a supervisor and works within standard policies and procedures.

Responsibilities include deciding on accept/reject, halting work if necessary, and ensuring equipment is used correctly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; four years of related experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance at time of application; ability to maintain SAP approval.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and nondestructive tests (UT/MT/PT/visual/dimensional) on components or systems to meet quality requirements.
• Report to a Supervisor, Inspection; follow standard company and industry procedures.
• Halt work when necessary to protect reactor plant safety; manage measuring equipment usage.
• Inspect and test components and assemblies for reactor plant operators; conduct close-tolerance dimensional checks and general surveillance.

Skills

Detail oriented

Prioritizing tasks

Quality inspection

GD&T knowledge

AS9100/ISO9001 knowledge

CMM knowledge

Inspection reports

Non-conformance handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

CMM programming

Inspection reporting software

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 to hire a Quality Inspector 3. This position is located in Huntsville, AL.

What You'll Get To Do

• Performs required inspections and nondestructive tests (UT, MT, PT, visual, dimensional, load tests, etc.) on mechanical, electrical or structural components or systems to ensure conformance with the quality requirements for Naval reactor plants and associated systems, in support of ship construction, overhaul, refueling and repair contracts.
• This job reports to a Supervisor, Inspection and works under general supervision.
• Work is performed within the confines of standardized Company and industry policies, practices and procedures.
• This job has decision-making responsibilities with regard to the acceptance or rejection of work and tests performed and the determination of measuring equipment used.
• The incumbent has the authority to halt work temporarily that would affect the reactor plant.
• Errors could be critical and adversely affect the Company's competitive position in the nuclear field.
• Inspects and performs tests on mechanical, electrical or structural components and assemblies related to reactor plant operators.
• Inspections vary from close tolerance dimensional checks to general surveillance of the work in progress.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80A. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001.
• Background in GD&T.
• IPC J-STD-001, 610/620 training or experience.
• Experience programming and operating a Coordinate Measuring Machine.
• Experience creating inspection reports.
• Experience writing non-conformance tags.

Primary Level Salary Range: $58,300.00 - $97,100.00

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.

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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.