Quality Inspector 2

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Quality Inspector – Level 2 to join our team in Gilbert, AZ. This position will have 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift activities and occasional overtime or weekend support.

Relocation assistance is not available. Travel is required for 10% of the time.

About the role

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. You will issue non-conformance reports for any noted discrepancies and inspect the adjustments, repairs, or modifications made to spacecraft, spacecraft components, sub-assemblies, and final product.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 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 to 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $52,700.00 - $87,900.00. 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

Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.