Flight Inspector - Level 1/ 2
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Mission Enabling Products organization in San Diego is seeking an experienced Flight Inspector at Level 1 or Level 2 with aerospace-industry Quality Assurance experience. The role supports small, medium, and/or large government and commercial programs. The Flight Inspector performs dimensional inspections according to work orders and drawing requirements, using precision hand tools and surface plate setups. The position requires blueprint-reading skills and involves inspecting purchased parts and materials for conformity to standards, specifications, and processing requirements. Inspections may include compound angles or three-dimensional projections using inspection equipment such as microscopes, micrometers, telescope gauges, and optical comparators. The inspector checks identity and dimensions, visually examines items for defects or damage, verifies specifications against purchasing and engineering documentation, makes pass/fail decisions, and maintains inspection records.
Requirements
- For Level 1: High school diploma and 0 years of additional education or related experience.
- For Level 2: High school diploma and 2 years of additional education or related experience.
- Level 1: Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5; Level 2: Proficiency with GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
- Level 1: Familiarity inspecting tight-tolerance machined components with complex geometry; Level 2: Experience inspecting tight-tolerance machined components with complex geometry.
- Level 1: Familiarity with dimensional inspection using precision hand tools and surface plate setup; Level 2: Experience with dimensional inspection using precision hand tools and surface plate setup.
- Level 1: Familiarity with blueprint reading; Level 2: Proficient blueprint-reading skills.
- Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
- Familiarity with aerospace standards, such as AS9100 and ISO 9001.
- Competence in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- CMM/FARO Arm experience.
- Composite experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform dimensional inspections according to work order and drawing requirements.
- Inspect purchased parts and materials for conformity to standards, specifications, and processing requirements.
- Verify identity and dimensions using measuring devices such as micrometers, gauges, and calipers.
- Visually inspect items for defects or damage, including corrosion, cracks, dents, scratches, and pits.
- Verify specifications using purchase orders, blueprints, drawings, inspection instructions, and checklists.
- Make pass/fail decisions on inspected goods and maintain records of results.
- Perform inspections involving compound angles or three-dimensional projections using inspection equipment.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
