MESA Quality Inspector

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start:
No.

Clearance type:
Secret.

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

Northrop Grumman is seeking experienced Quality Inspectors to support the E‑6B maintenance program at the Lake Charles, LA facility. The role is within the Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, Platform Systems Modernization Operating Unit. Responsibilities involve quality inspection of aerospace parts, maintenance, and support of the Special Mission Aircraft heavy maintenance and modifications.

• Inspect detail parts and assemblies for the aerospace industry.
• Inspect sup‑assemblies such as wings, flight controls, floor panels, trailers, etc.
• Re‑check work after adjustment or repair.
• Monitor and verify special processes such as heat treat, shot peening, chemical conversion coating, painting, priming, plating, and welding.
• Run CMM on a daily basis.
• Coordinate, update and maintain QMS policies and procedures.
• Host and coordinate with external QMS certification agency during annual QMS certification audit.
• Support audit coordination including strategy, logistics and execution.
• Responsible for the internal audit program and ensuring all action items are processed timely.
• Facilitate audit‑finding owners to ensure implementation activity is completed correctly and on time.
• Assist in processing MRB and corrective actions with focus on performance trends and timely closure.
• Analyze and present performance results relating to quality assurance for visibility in areas needing improvement.
• Work any shift as required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to run CMM to achieve FAIR data in specific reporting detail.
• Experience analyzing engineering drawings to extract and apply GD&T standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to perform work in an approved environment during specified work hours.
• Ability to change physical locations based upon need (including physical ability to travel).
• Ability to work under a variety of physical conditions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD clearance.
• Ability to work/change shifts based on the needs of the program.

• Experience and proficiency in Zeiss CMM.
• Experience and proficiency in Calypso software.
• Worked in ISO 9001 facility supporting QMS program.
• AWS QC1 certified welding inspector.

Primary Level Salary Range: $74,500.00 - $. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and additional benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off. Employers consider factors such as scope and responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market conditions when determining base pay.

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