U103 Inspector B

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is seeking an Inspector to monitor manufacturing processes and conduct inspections for compliance with specifications. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, relevant coursework, and at least two years of experience in inspection, machining, or nondestructive testing.

This role involves inspecting components, using measuring equipment, and performing tests. Applicants must be familiar with engineering drawings using GD&T and various inspection tools.

Qualified candidates will have strong analytical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with relevant coursework.
• At least two years of experience as an Inspector or equivalent.
• Must read and understand engineering drawings with GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test components and assemblies for compliance.
• Setup and use measuring equipment including CMMs.
• Perform functional acceptance tests on various materials.

Skills

Inspection skills

Mechanical testing

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Courses in Engineering Drawing, Metrology, Physics, and Mathematics

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Optical Comparator

Job description

Job Details

Relocation Assistance: No relocation assistance available.

Clearance Required for Start: No.

Clearance Type: None.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Description

The position is administered by Northrop Grumman and involves monitoring manufacturing processes and operations, and conducting inspections of a broad range of fabrications, subassemblies, assemblies, component parts, purchased material and tooling to assure compliance with customer and NG specifications and standards where procedures and techniques are normally established.

Primary Function

Monitor the manufacturing processes and operations and conduct inspections of a broad range of fabrications, subassemblies, assemblies, component parts, purchased material and tooling to assure compliance with customer and NG specifications and standards where procedures and techniques are normally established.

Job Duties

1. Inspect and test components, assemblies, tooling, weldments and materials of various geometric configurations and processes as specified and randomly for compliance with established customer and NG specifications and standards where procedures and techniques are normally established. Identify and tag defective parts, material and incorrect processes with appropriate inspection documentation.
2. Setup and use measuring equipment including surface plates, optical tooling and coordinate measuring machines where procedures and techniques are normally established. Apply analytical evaluation methods and calculations involving triangulation, compound angles, etc., as necessary throughout the inspection cycle. Serialize and maintain a log for parts, assemblies, tooling, etc.
3. Perform mechanical and electrical functional acceptance tests on purchased and manufactured parts and material such as Brinell & Rockwell hardness, non‑destructive, spring, etc. Review and verify that incoming purchase orders, parts, materials and related documentation received are in compliance with established specifications and standards.
4. Verify that inspection instruments such as micrometers, fixture gauges and thread gauges, etc., are within the designated calibration period prior to use.
5. Perform similar or lower classified work as required.

Scope, Purpose and Frequency of Contacts

Manufacturing: Inspect and evaluate material and clarify standards – Frequent.

Engineering: Clarify standards or evaluate questionable material – Occasional.

Resident Government/Inspectors: Discuss defective parts/materials and clarify standards – Frequent.

Customer Representatives/Underwriter Inspectors: Discuss defective materials – Frequent.

Purchasing/Vendors: Discuss defective materials – Frequent.

Direction of Others

Advise shop personnel in proper procedures with regard to quality problems. Provide guidance to lower classified inspectors.

Education Requirement

High school graduate and courses in Engineering Drawing, Metrology, Physics and Mathematics through Trigonometry or the equivalent.

Experience Requirement

At least two years experience as an Inspector or the equivalent related experience including machining, assembly, nondestructive testing and welding. Prefer familiarity with the division’s products, manufacturing methods and procedures. Must read and understand drawings using the geometric tolerancing and dimensioning system.

Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent GED and courses in Engineering Drawing, Metrology, Physics and Mathematics through Trigonometry or the equivalent. Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an Inspector or the equivalent related experience including machining, assembly, nondestructive testing and welding. Minimum of 2 years experience with products such as Micrometers, calipers, and optical comparator. Minimum of 2 years experience with drawings using the geometric tolerancing and dimensioning system. Minimum of 2 years experience with engineering drawings/blueprints with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing). Minimum of 2 years experience using various handheld (manual and auto) inspection tools/surface plate inspectors. Experience using SAP, Job Boss, Epicore, or Microsoft access. US citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with CMM setup and/or Faro or Romer arm setup and operation using PC‑DIMS. Experience verifying chemical and mechanical properties of the materials heat report. 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.

Union Representation

This is a Union Represented position.

EEO Statement

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, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.