US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Duties:

• Perform incoming inspections utilizing the CMM tools and techniques to ensure precise measurements.
• Use optical comparator, height gauges, calipers, gauge blocks and pins for physical inspection on parts.
• Confirm acceptable quality standards and workmanship practices in receiving inspection or assigned work centers by learning/practicing process specifications and using workmanship standards during everyday job functions.
• Identify discrepant conditions and generate nonconformance reports for discrepancies discovered during inspection processes.
• Perform audits of work areas to ensure compliance with ISO 9001/AS 9100 procedures.
• Train and mentor new hires or less-experienced personnel in multiple skills identified on the PA skills matrix for assigned area of work
• Review work instructions / build plans and provide approvals as Product Assurance representative.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma/equivalent
• U.S. citizen
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
• Willingness to work 2nd shift activities and occasional overtime or weekend support is required
• Must be able to read engineering documentation and inspect to drawings and parts lists, inspection plans, and supplemental instructions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluent in use of Microsoft applications and ability to learn new computer programs/applications
• Technical writing skills
• Must have CMM and other mechanical tool experience.
• Ability to measure and inspect from drawing.
• Strong work ethic and good attitude - it should be evident from output of work that the best possible effort was given
• Personal initiative to become engaged in assigned work area without needing to be coached or led to next assignment
• Have held workmanship certifications at previous employment locations for manufacturing standards (e.g. IPC-A-620, NASA 8739 series, etc.) within the past 2 years
• Previous experience working in ISO-certified company and using Process Specifications or Military Standards to inform inspection or work activities
• Experience performing lead inspection function, or equivalent technical role, in either a manufacturing or integration environment
• Fluent in use of TIPQA, Costpoint, or other database applications
• Knowledge in how to read schematics and wire lists
• Active workmanship certifications from accreditation/standards companies, such as IPC
• Associates (2 year) degree from accredited institution
• Experience inspecting aviation or space harnesses

Salary Range: $28.00 - $42.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.