Quality Inspector Level 2

Northrop Grumman Corp.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in San Diego, CA, seeks a Quality Inspector for the 2nd shift to join the Mission Enabling Products QA team. You will inspect purchased parts and materials, verify dimensions with micrometers, calipers, and gauges, and maintain records of results in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of related experience, GD&T proficiency, and strong blueprint reading skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• No clearance required to start
• Proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
• Experience inspecting tight tolerance machined components with complex geometry
• Experience with dimensional inspection using precision hand tools and surface plate setup
• Proficient blueprint reading skills
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Familiarity with aerospace standards (ex. AS9100, ISO9001)
• Competent in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Inspects purchased parts and materials for conformity to standards, specifications, and processing requirements.
• Inspects for proper identity and dimensions using such measuring devices as micrometers, gauges, and calipers
• Visually inspects for obvious defects or damage such as corrosion, cracks, dents, scratches, and pits.
• Verifies specifications using purchase orders, blueprints, drawing or inspection instructions, and checklists.
• Makes pass/fail decisions on inspected goods. Maintains records of results.
• Inspections may involve compound angles or three-dimensional projections using inspection equipment such as microscopes, micrometers, telescope gauges, and optical comparators.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Quality inspection

AS9100/ISO9001 awareness

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

AS9100 knowledge

Blueprint reading

Micrometers and calipers

CMM / FARO Arm

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Quality Inspector- 2ND SHIFT – Level 2 to join our team in San Diego, CA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

The Mission Enabling Products (MEP) organization in San Diego is seeking an experienced QA -Mechanical Inspector with relevant aerospace industry experience in our Quality Assurance department. This employee will be working on small, medium and/or large government and commercial programs. This position is on 2nd Shift ( 1:00 pm - 10:30 pm).

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In this job, you will:

• Inspects purchased parts and materials for conformity to standards, specifications, and processing requirements.
• Inspects for proper identity and dimensions using such measuring devices as micrometers, gauges, and calipers
• Visually inspects for obvious defects or damage such as corrosion, cracks, dents, scratches, and pits.
• Verifies specifications using purchase orders, blueprints, drawing or inspection instructions, and checklists.
• Makes pass/fail decisions on inspected goods. Maintains records of results.
• Inspections may involve compound angles or three-dimensional projections using inspection equipment such as microscopes, micrometers, telescope gauges, and optical comparators.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• No clearance required to start
• Proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
• Experience inspecting tight tolerance machined components with complex geometry
• Experience with dimensional inspection using precision hand tools and surface plate setup
• Proficient blueprint reading skills
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• Familiarity with aerospace standards (ex. AS9100, ISO9001)
• Competent in Microsoft Word & Excel
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• CMM/FARO Arm experience
• Composite experience

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards

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Primary Level Salary Range:

$42,200.00 - $78,600.00

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.