Quality Inspector - A

Quality Inspector A

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: $48,459.00 - $112,669.00. 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.

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.