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Northrop Grumman

Builds stealth bombers, missiles, and satellites

Aircraft Inspector Level 2 or Level 3

Inspection & TestConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeClearfield, UT, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Aircraft Inspector Level 2 requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of additional education and/or direct experience in a quality assurance or inspection role.
  • Aircraft Inspector Level 3 requires a high school diploma or GED and at least 4 years of additional education and/or direct experience in a quality assurance or inspection role.
  • Experience utilizing measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, comparators, gauges, pin gauges, and other inspection tools.
  • Experience in aerospace manufacturing, mechanical assemblies, and/or electronic assemblies.
  • Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), with the ability to read and comprehend detail control plans, work instructions, drawings, bills of materials, specifications, and related criteria.
  • Ability to perform moderately strenuous, repetitive work including bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 25 pounds, and working overhead.
  • Ability to work around composites, epoxies, and sealants for long periods.
  • Must pass a visual exam and a new-hire physical/respiratory exam.
  • Must be willing to work any shift or schedule as determined by business needs.
  • Active Department of Defense Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain PAR within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.

Responsibilities

  • Provide Manufacturing and Mission Assurance support for process inspection, part inspection, and related quality responsibilities.
  • Inspect aircraft components, parts, and subassemblies for operation and conformance to government and/or company standards and specifications.
  • Inspect adjustments, repairs, or modifications made to aircraft components, subassemblies, and final products.
  • Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
  • Communicate directly with customers as needed to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Conduct part and process inspections using gauges and measurement tools to meet customer requirements.
  • Understand relevant specifications, tolerances, and process requirements and apply them to parts and processes.
  • Record and document measurement results for traceability and document control.
  • Read and understand technical documents, including drawings, work instructions, and technical instructions.
  • Identify and document discrepant parts and measurements for evaluation by engineering personnel in the appropriate Material Review Board (MRB) format.
  • Communicate relevant information, requirements, and discrepancies to Manufacturing and Mission Assurance employees at multiple levels.
  • Learn and understand the software programs used in the facility.
  • Support Manufacturing and Engineering, as needed, including root cause and corrective action (RCCA), MRB follow-up tasks, evaluation of repairs and rework, and internal audits.
  • Monitor for unsafe practices, support inspection training, collect and compile documents for first article inspections (FAIs), support foreign object damage (FOD)-related activities, and perform other tasks assigned by management.
  • Maintain company expectations, including timecard tracking, performance goals, and other requirements in the employee handbook.

Desired Qualifications

  • Active PAR.
  • Strong computer skills.
  • Ability to read and comprehend detail control plans, work instructions, drawings, bills of materials, specifications, and related criteria.
  • Good written and oral communication skills and ability to interface across the organization to achieve effective results.
  • Experience working in a team environment to solve problems and balance workloads.

About the Company

Northrop Grumman

Builds stealth bombers, missiles, and satellites

Northrop Grumman builds military aircraft, missiles, rocket motors, satellites, and electronic systems, mostly for the American military and allied governments. It designed the B-2 stealth bomber and built NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, the largest telescope ever sent to space. The company works through four businesses: aircraft, missiles and ammunition, radar and communications systems, and space hardware such as satellites and solid rocket boosters. Most revenue comes from long-term government contracts, many of them classified. Its roots go back to Northrop Aircraft, founded in 1939, and it took its name after buying Grumman in 1994 and is based in Falls Church, Virginia.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Falls Church, VA
Founded
1939

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