SHIPPING QUALITY ASSURANCE LEAD INSPECTOR

Northrop Grumman; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Elkridge, MD, seeks a Shipping Quality Assurance Lead Inspector to support shipping inspection activities at Elkridge and Halethorpe, with travel between sites as needed. Candidates should have experience in defense industry QA, including SAP and CADSTAR tooling, and a willingness to obtain/maintain secret clearance.

The role requires high attention to documentation, process control, and awareness of government shipping requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years of experience in defense industry related roles.
• Experience using SAP in shipping and quality contexts.
• Experience with electromechanical assembly and shipping/packaging requirements.
• Experience using CADSTAR to review engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform Shipping Inspection needs and document results.
• Submit contract end item product as required.
• Inspect shipment and shipping paperwork, including government/customer docs and packaging.
• Evaluate in-process and complete sub-assemblies and systems for defects.
• Perform inspections using tooling and check-off lists for sub-assemblies and systems.
• Inspect complex components for visual and dimensional checks.
• Visually inspect electrical assembly standards.
• Review metrics, procedures and techniques used to inspect materials and parts.
• Perform ISO audits as required by site compliance.

Skills

Shipping inspection

Quality assurance

Electromechanical assembly

Shipping & packaging knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

CADSTAR

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Shipping Quality Assurance Lead Inspector based out of Elkridge, MD.

The successful candidate must have the ability and willingness to work at both the Elkridge and Halethorpe sites, including driving between sites on some days for Shipping Inspection needs.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Perform Shipping Inspection needs
• Submit contract end item product as required
• Inspect shipment and shipping paperwork such as government/customer shipping documents, packaging and preservation information using applicable specifications. Some interface with contracts personnel is also required for shipping process
• Evaluate in-process and complete sub-assemblies and systems and identify defects in accordance with governing documentation
• Perform inspections using tooling and check-off lists for the complete inspection of sub-assemblies and systems
• Conduct inspections of complex components to determine visual and dimensional checks that contribute to, or cause, defects
• Visually inspect for appropriate electrical assembly specifications and standards
• Review metrics, procedures, and techniques used to inspect materials, parts, units, and/or systems that improperly passed inspection
• Perform ISO Audits as required by site compliance assessments
• Perform as a Quality Process Control Aide in an AS-9100 process-oriented organization

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years of experience working within the Defense Industry, Quality, Inspection, Shipping and/or Manufacturing
• Experience using SAP
• Experience in electromechanical assembly
• Experience with shipping/packaging requirements
• Experience using CADSTAR to review engineering drawings
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret security clearance
• U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Active US Government Secret Security Clearance
• AS 9100
• Experience interfacing with DoD customers
• Experience within a quality inspection capacity

Primary Level Salary Range: $54,517.00 - $132,658.00

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.