Quality Inspector

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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’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.

• 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 assigned

• 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 clearance
• Experience as a Quality Assurance inspector or equivalent role in either a system-level or integration & test environment
• Fluent in the use of Microsoft applications and ability learn new computer programs/applications easily
• Excellent technical writing skills are required
• Strong work ethic and a good attitude - it should be evident from the output of work that the best possible effort was given
• Personal initiative to become engaged in assigned work area without needing much direction from manager or team lead
• Must be able to read engineering documentation and inspect to drawings, part lists, inspection plans, and supplemental instructions
• Willingness to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift activities and occasional overtime or weekend support is required
• Previous experience working in ISO certified environment and using Process Specifications or Military Standards to inform inspection or work activities

• 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 applications
• Knowledge on how to read & interpret schematics and wire lists
• Active workmanship certifications from accreditation/standards companies (e.g. IPC)
• Technical Associates (2 year) degree from accredited institution
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

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