Flight Inspector – Level 3 or 4

Northrop Grumman•Corinne, UT

2d•$62,700 - $124,100•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Flight Inspector – Level 3 or 4 to join our Receiving Inspection team in Promontory, UT. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience (for Level 3) or 6 years additional education and/or related experience (for Level 4).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Must be familiar with standard Mechanical Inspection techniques and tools.
Experience with ISO 9000/AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
Experience with Continuous Improvement/PES techniques.
Must have good computer skills - MS Office, Costpoint, QMIS, EPLM, Nautilus, ESI, SAP.
Must be able to operate a Smart Scope, Optical Comparator and Keyence.
Self Starter and ability to work through an issue to closure.
SMI (Standard Measuring Instruments) experience.
Interpret drawings and specifications.
Knowledge and understanding of GD&T.
Must be able to operate a forklift.
Must be able to work shift work, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Able to acquire and maintain Employee Possessor (EP) status under the Safe Explosives Act (SEA).
Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time, walk up and down stairs, climb up ladders, reach into tight spaces, and lift up to 30 pounds.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

Technical strengths in quality, inspection, processing, and operations.
Experience with ISO 9000/AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
Familiarity with Continuous Improvement/PES techniques.
Excellent computer skills - MS Office, Excel, Outlook, ESI, Costpoint, EPLM, QMIS, Nautilus.
Ability to run a Smart Scope, Optical Comparator, or similar machine.
Self-Starter and competence to work through an issue to closure.
Good communication/collaboration skills.
Ability to create inspection programs in any software.
Experience in training and developing junior team members’ skillsets.
Possess excellent communication skills and effective interface with Mission Assurance department members, suppliers, customers, all other departments within the organization and both technical and non-technical personnel.

Responsibilities

Perform certification and data package reviews from various suppliers and vendors.
Perform required inspections in accordance with procedures and planning documentation.
Perform visual, in-process and final dimensional inspections on tightly tolerance piece parts, subassemblies and final assemblies in the Dimensional Inspection area and field locations when required.
Performs required inspections using standard measurement instruments including hand tooling, Smart Scope, Optical Comparator, and Keyence.
Documenting and quantifying defects and entering conditions into quality management systems.
Adhere to safety and hygiene standards, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Other duties as assigned