Flight Inspector 2/3

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

6d•$61,100 - $121,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Flight Inspector – Level 2 or Level 3 to join their team in Redondo Beach, CA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. Space Systems is an industry-leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, civil and commercial customers. They are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that customers rely on to achieve mission success. The role involves working a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience (for Level 2).
High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience (for Level 3).
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance.
Experience working with inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, or optical comparators, etc.
Ability to read, interpret, and communicate blueprints, specs, and other technical documents.
Experience in one or more of the following: inspecting and generating discrepancy reports, composite fabrication or inspection, assembly structure inspection, proof load testing, vibration testing, and/or interfacing directly with customers.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work 2nd Shift as needed.
Experience with CMM/Romer Arm.
Previous aerospace industry experience.
Proficiency with SAP, CAPE, MEF, and Solumina software suites.
Active DoD Top Secret Government Clearance.

Responsibilities

Performs analysis and tests of raw materials, packaging materials, and/or finished products from manufacturing, to ensure quality standards and compliance to customer and regulatory requirements, and tolerance specifications for the chemical or physical property.
Performs a variety of qualitative tests or qualitative assays on samples, and to aid in maintenance and certification of test instruments and apparatus to ensure compliance.
Prepares and monitors quality statistics and reports.
Reviews production records for conformance to procedures.
Conducts non-conformance tests of manufactured, packaged or tested product.
Performs 1st article, in-process, and final inspection on machined or composite fabricated parts.
Reads part drawings with a high degree of GD&T understanding.
Reviews, analyzes, and possesses knowledge and ability to use inspection equipment such as: Micrometers, Calipers, Height Gauges, Optical Comparators, etc.
Investigates problems and developing recommending corrective actions for recurring discrepancies.
Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met.
The ideal candidate must have a high-level understanding of composite assemblies, complex assemblies, and their associated mechanical manufacturing processes.
Other duties as assigned.