QUALITY INSPECTOR A

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Annapolis, MD seeks a Quality Inspector A to evaluate purchased and internal components, ensuring they meet drawings and specifications. You will use inspection equipment, maintain calibration, and support a strong safety culture.

Qualifying candidates have 4+ years in inspection/manufacturing, experience with GD&T and reading drawings, and US citizenship with ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Join a team dedicated to precision and quality in aerospace systems.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspection in accordance with written planning and procedures.
• Proactive attitude toward learning/training and ability to work in a dynamic team environment.
• Support and advance a strong safety culture.
• Understand and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Interface with engineering, manufacturing, quality teams and customer representatives.

Skills

Reading drawings

Measuring tools

Visual inspection

Clearance eligibility

US Citizenship

Education

High School diploma

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

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: $50,398.00 - $117,176.00. 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.

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.