Inspector 3 (2nd Shift)

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA
•$56,000 - $93,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Inspector 3 to join its team in San Diego, California. The role inspects in-process and completed products, including electronic units and subsystems, precision electromechanical assemblies, and mechanical units and subassemblies, for structural flaws, internal defects, and missing welds. The inspector uses prescribed methods and specifications, measuring devices, and inspection documentation to determine whether units should be accepted, rejected, or reworked. The role may also monitor and verify quality using statistical process or other control procedures and performs line clearances after each lot to confirm materials from the previous lot have been removed. The ideal candidate can communicate in a team environment, understands inspection processes, can work under a microscope and read engineering drawings, and can use Microsoft Office Suite. The position requires lifting up to 30 pounds and sitting and standing for long periods. It requires availability for second shift, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. No relocation assistance is available, and travel is not required.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of inspection, quality control, quality, manufacturing, or other related experience.
  • IPC-A-610/620 training or experience.
  • J-STD training or experience.
  • Must be available for second shift.
  • U.S. citizenship required.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
  • Ability to communicate in a team environment.
  • Knowledge of inspection processes.
  • Ability to work under a microscope and read engineering drawings.
  • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and sit and stand for long periods.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

  • Torque training or experience.
  • Experience working in an ESD (electrostatic discharge) environment.
  • PPE experience.
  • Tableau software experience.
  • SAP experience.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect in-process and completed products using predetermined methods, operations, setups, and prescribed specifications.
  • Inspect electronic units and subsystems, precision electromechanical assemblies, and mechanical units and subassemblies for structural flaws, internal defects, and missing welds.
  • Use measuring devices and inspection materials such as blueprints, diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, customer specifications, drawings, inspection instructions, and checklists.
  • Accept, reject, or rework defective or malfunctioning units or systems.
  • Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures, as applicable.
  • Perform line clearances after each lot to ensure materials from the previous lot have been removed.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
  • Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus eligibility, depending on the position
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