Quality Inspector - A

Northrop Grumman; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Annapolis, MD, is seeking a Quality Inspector A to evaluate purchased and in-house manufactured components, ensuring drawings and specifications are met. The candidate will utilize inspection equipment to determine pass/fail results and maintain calibration and environmental conditions for inspections.

The role includes interfacing with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams, practicing strong safety and adherence to company policies, with travel up to 10% and potential

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with related inspection/manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and use calibrated measuring tools.
• Experience performing dimensional/visual inspections on parts/subassemblies.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspection per written plans and procedures.
• Maintain and calibrate inspection equipment and ensure proper conditions for inspection.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams and customers.
• Support and advance a strong safety culture.

Skills

Reading drawings

Calibrated measuring tools

Visual inspection

Team collaboration

Safety culture awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Optical comparator

SAP

GD&T

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have a lot of 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.

The Oceanic System Quality and Mission Assurance team is looking for a talented QUALITY INSPECTOR A to join our team in Annapolis, MD with experience in evaluating a variety of purchased and internally manufactured components, to determine if drawing/ specification requirements are met. The candidate must be able to utilize inspection equipment and procedures to determine pass/fail evaluations.

The position also includes ensuring the inspection equipment is properly maintained and calibrated and environmental conditions are adequate for inspection processes including lighting, cleanliness, and availability of documentation and tools.

What You'll Get To Do

• Performing dimensional and visual inspection in accordance with written planning and procedures
• Proactive attitude toward learning/training and be capable of working in a dynamic team environment
• Supporting and advancing a strong safety culture
• Understanding and adhering to company policies and procedures
• Interfacing with engineering, manufacturing and quality teams and customer representatives

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of inspection or manufacturing experience
• Experience with reading and understanding mechanical drawings
• Experience using calibrated measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, optical comparator)
• Experience in visual, in-process and final dimensional inspections on tightly tolerance piece parts, subassemblies, and final assembly
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S.Government Secret Clearance
• US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Active Secret Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $48,459.00 - $112,669.00

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.

• 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
• 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.