Aircraft Inspector 3

Relocation assistance may be available. Secret clearance required for start. Travel required: 10% of the time.

About the role

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. 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. This position is located in Iuka, MS.

Responsibilities

• Inspect aircraft components, parts, and sub-assemblies for operation and conformance to government and/or company standards and specifications.
• Inspect the adjustments, repairs, or modifications made to aircraft components, sub-assemblies, and final product.
• Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• May communicate directly with customers to ensure customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED (education will be verified) with 4 years of relevant mechanical and/or inspection experience.
• Experience in inspection processes; knowledge and use of inspection and testing instruments.
• Experience with common quality systems such as non-conformances, cause/corrective actions.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and organize work to accomplish multiple assigned tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Provide input to the technical needs and solutions required for the manufacture, inspection of materials, and components.
• Ability to record detailed information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work including bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working overhead.
• Must be able to access small, confined spaces and work in an enclosed environment.
• Must be able to pass New Hire Physical/Respiratory Exam.
• Must be able to work around composites, epoxies, and sealants for long periods of time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access.
• Must pass visual exam.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a highly technical aerospace/manufacturing environment.
• Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Familiarity with the quality process.
• Work experience in manufacturing composite parts.
• Related industry experience in either manufacturing or inspection.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution System and specification analyzation.
• Knowledge of Wiring systems and Hydraulic systems.

Schedule

Primary shift: A Shift - 4/10's - 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (may vary depending on business needs). Must be willing to work any shift/schedule as determined by business needs.

Pay

Primary salary range: $47,300.00 - $78,800.00. 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. 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.