Quality Control Technician

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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.

We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Control Technician 2/3 to join our team at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for implementation of the quality system for SLS production by monitoring and recording results from processes and procedures within the manufacturing process.

• Perform a variety of mechanical and electrical inspections on flight hardware, including torquing of fasteners, safety wire, TPS application, Alodine, primer and topcoat application, hole measurements, tube and hose fabrication, cable harness connector crimping, soldering, and cable harness testing.
• Generate non-conformance reports for defective or malfunctioning units or systems as required.
• Work from blueprints, diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, customer specifications, drawing or inspection instructions and checklists.
• Perform analysis on finished products from manufacturing to ensure quality standards and compliance to customer and regulatory requirements, and tolerance specifications for the chemical or physical property.
• Perform a variety of qualitative tests or qualitative assays on samples, and to aid in maintenance and certification of test instruments and apparatuses to ensure compliance.
• Review production records for conformance to procedures and conduct non-conformance tests of manufactured, packaged or tested product.

• Level 2:
  High School Diploma or equivalent with 2 years inspection experience or cumulative experience deemed equivalent.
• Level 3:
  High School Diploma or equivalent with 4 years inspection experience or cumulative experience deemed equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Detail oriented.

• Shop floor planning experience preferred.
• Blueprint reading skills preferred.
• Associate’s degree or other 2‑year technical degree.

Primary level: $43,100 – $71,900. Secondary level: $51,200 – $85,400. 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. Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and personal business.

Estimated 20 days from posting date; this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit  U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.