Quality Inspector

Quality Inspector Level 2At 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 Level 2 to join our team in Gilbert, AZ. In this role you will inspect spacecraft and components, parts, and sub-assemblies for operation and conformance to government and/or company standards and specifications. Issues non-conformance reports for any noted discrepancies. Inspects the adjustments, repairs, or modifications made to spacecrafts and spacecraft components, sub-assemblies and final product. This position will have 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift activities and occasional overtime or weekend support.Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Performs Configuration Audits of flight hardware prior to acceptance.Reviews test data to verify compliance with quality procedures and specifications i.e. auditing ISO 9001/AS 9100.Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.Other duties as assignedBasic Qualifications:High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearanceExperience as a Quality Assurance inspector or equivalent role in either a system-level or integration & test environmentFluent in the use of Microsoft applications and ability learn new computer programs/applications easilyExcellent technical writing skills are requiredStrong work ethic and a good attitude - it should be evident from the output of work that the best possible effort was givenPersonal initiative to become engaged in assigned work area without needing much direction from manager or team leadMust be able to read engineering documentation and inspect to drawings, part lists, inspection plans, and supplemental instructionsWillingness to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift activities and occasional overtime or weekend support is requiredPrevious experience working in ISO certified environment and using Process Specifications or Military Standards to inform inspection or work activitiesPreferred Qualifications:2+ years of experience in aerospace workmanship standards for aerospace vehicle electrical harnesses, including crimping and/or soldering (e.g. IPC-A-620, NASA 8739 series, etc )Knowledge of TipQA, Costpoint, MES, or other database applicationsKnowledge on how to read & interpret schematics and wire listsActive workmanship certifications from accreditation/standards companies (e.g. IPC)Technical Associates (2 year) degree from accredited institutionActive Top Secret/SCI clearanceWorking at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $52,700.00 - $87,900.00 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.