Quality Inspector 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 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 is currently seeking a Quality Inspector 2 to provide support to our repair and manufacturing programs in Warner Robins, GA. This position is full-time, 3 rd shift , on-site in Warner Robins, GA and will support the Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) Operating Unit, within the Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector. This location primarily supports the design, delivery, and sustainment of embedded software and mission planning systems on various US and foreign airborne platforms. The Quality and Mission Assurance organization is chartered with providing the skills and experience required to support a robust Quality Management System designed to ensure products and services meet or exceed internal and external customer requirements and promote mission success.


Responsibilities:

The Quality Inspector is required to:

• Perform both visual and mechanical inspections on all products such as electronic units and subsystems, precision electro-mechanical assemblies or mechanical units, and sub-assemblies.
• In-process, final and test operations on all Repair and Production items to ensure conformance to all drawing requirements; NGC QMS (Quality Management System) requirements in support of Repair/Manufacturing activities Contracts, purchase orders and/or internal work instructions.
• Understand and utilize predetermined inspection methods (blueprints, diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, customer specifications, drawing or inspection instructions and checklists).
• Perform both visual and mechanical inspections and verifications on all purchased parts, components, systems for all incoming/receiving efforts.
• Witness test verifications and sell-off of assets through the verification of standards, use of test/monitoring equipment, test data sheets, drawing requirements and other approved documentation.

Other duties include, but will not be limited to:

• Assist other functional team members with any associated actions.
• Inputs of suggested process changes in support of efficiency, and to improve productivity.
• Monitor compliance to requirements, such as safety glasses; use of protective gloves; ear protection, etc.
• Maintains records of results of all inspections, logs, writes reports and other related activities utilizing approved documentation collection methods.

Work is performed within the confines of standardized company and industry policies, practices, and procedures. This job has decision-making responsibilities regarding the acceptance or rejection of work and tests performed of which records of results are maintained. The position has the authority to halt work temporarily that would affect the production operations team.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least 4 years of additional education and/or quality or inspection experience.
• Knowledge with IPC-STD 001 or similar industry standard requirements
• Soldering, repair and/or assembly experience
• Experience working in a dynamic and high-paced environment.
• Ability to record detailed information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Experience with common quality systems such as nonconformances, cause/corrective actions.
• Able to move and position objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• This position requires strong analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• IPC-J-STD -001 Soldering certification
• IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies Certification
• Experience with SAP

Primary Level Salary Range: $32.55 - $32.55

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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.