Aircraft Inspector

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

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.

Uses predetermined methods, operations, setups and prescribed specifications to inspect visually in-process and completed products such as electronic units and subsystems, precision electromechanical assemblies or mechanical units, subassemblies, structural flaws, internal defects, and missing welds. Uses various measuring devices. Accepts, rejects, or reworks defective or malfunctioning units or systems. Works from blueprints, diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, customer specifications, drawing or inspection instructions and checklists.

May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

• Develop basic understanding of material inspection from internal or external sources; involving physical inspection, documenting dimensional compliance and review of vendor certifications for compliance
• Develop inspection capabilities for internally manufactured parts and final assemblies throughout all stages of production and learn review of final test data
• Basic understanding of product inspection in accordance with drawings, work instructions, quality acceptance procedures, and maintain acceptance documentation/records
• Learn pass/fail decisions on inspected product
• Learn nonconforming part adjudication
• Learn inspection techniques/methods; e.g., visual inspection, conventional metrology (height gages, gage pins, thread gages, and dial indicators), calipers, micrometers, functional gages, etc.
• Basic understanding of assembly Instructions, engineering drawings and parts lists, inspection instructions, and checklists to verify specifications
• Learn document review to ensure it product meets “As Is / Should Be” requirements
• Assist in generation/performance/review of First Article Inspections (FAI) and FAI Reports in accordance with AS9102
• Validate and verify calibration of tooling, gauging, and other equipment meets requirement and currency standards
• Support nonconformance containment through corrective action report (CAR) issuance, root cause investigations, audits and other continuous improvement activities
• Understand and enforce Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)/Foreign Object Damage (FOD)/Tool Control practices through audits and other quality control process
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of applications

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced, diverse environment
• Initiative, self-starter, adaptable, and high motivation for excellence
• High energy, results oriented, self-motivated / self-reliant, team player
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interface within the organization at all levels
• Positive individual who is willing to expand current skill set through schooling and training

• High school diploma/GED and a minimum of 2 years of related work experience (wire harness build, Manufacturing, Fabrication, Subcomponent assembly/testing or Aircraft Inspection)
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Clearance when business dictates
• Ability to support any shift on little to short notice
• Experienced in use of technical drawings and following manufacturing work instructions and inspection procedures
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of applications
• Ability to stand for extended hours during inspection and lift 50lbs
• Familiarity with soldering and soldering workmanship acceptance standards.
• Familiarity with fabrication processes and standards
• Must be capable of coordinating nonconformance incidents and handling procedures
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work overtime and travel on little to short notice
• General familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) requirements

• High school diploma/GED and a minimum of 4 years of related work experience (wire harness build, Manufacturing, Fabrication,…