U105 Inspector B

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Inspector B in Linthicum, Maryland. The role determines overall product compliance through process and product evaluations, including process monitoring and auditing for capability and control. It performs inspections of purchased and manufactured components and assemblies for development and production programs. The Inspector B performs Inspector C duties and conducts inspections using established procedures, specifications, measuring equipment, and acceptance tools. The role covers prototype electronic and complex micro-circuit assemblies; electro-mechanical units and systems; fabricated mechanical assemblies; castings, forgings, machined parts, sheet-metal fabrications, and welded assemblies. Inspections include first-piece, patrol, sampling, physical configuration audit, final, tool, and tape inspections, as well as applicable nondestructive inspections. The inspector documents drawing errors and specification deviations, communicates defects and remedial needs, verifies shipping documentation and acceptance, and maintains inspection equipment and calibration records. This is an IBEW union-represented position. Relocation assistance is not available. No clearance is required at the start, and travel is not required.

Requirements

High school diploma or recognized equivalent.
Must pass a validated Inspector B Test.

Responsibilities

Determine and use inspection procedures, setting up inspection tools and equipment when fixtures are not provided.
Measure products, check accuracy, and set and adjust precision inspection equipment and manufacturing acceptance tools and fixtures using established methods and procedures.
Inspect prototype electronic assemblies and complex micro-circuit assemblies.
Record drawing errors and deviations from applicable specifications, perform mathematical calculations to determine dimensions and physical characteristics, and notify manufacturing, supervision, or higher classified personnel about defects and needed remedial actions.
Inspect shipments and shipping paperwork against applicable specifications and sign to verify Quality Control acceptance.
Perform first-piece, patrol, sampling, physical configuration audit, and final inspections on electro-mechanical units, systems, and fabricated mechanical assemblies.
Visually inspect alignment, fits, and conformance to applicable electrical assembly specifications and standards; assist higher-classified inspection personnel with first-article inspections.
Inspect approved castings and forgings, complex machined parts, and sheet-metal fabrications for conformity to quality specifications.
Inspect spot-welded and fusion-welded assemblies for dimensions and weld quality; check spot-welding equipment setup and witness applicable micro-tech and mechanical tests.
Perform nondestructive inspections, including dye penetrant, magnetic particle, and ultrasonic inspection, and review X-ray film of electronic assemblies for imperfections.
Perform first-piece tool and tape inspection approvals when established procedures apply, including approvals for cable form boards, product samples, tools, and sheet-metal templates.
Keep equipment and the work area clean and orderly and maintain records of equipment calibration.