Inspector 2/3

Northrop Grumman•Elkton, MD

3d•$45,100 - $89,100•Onsite

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking an Inspector 2/3 to support our Propulsion Systems and Controls Business unit within our Weapons Systems division. The position is located onsite in Elkton, MD. The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY, and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience and/or combination of additional education (for Inspector 2).
At least 4 years of experience and/or combination of additional education (for Inspector 3).
Ability to obtain a secret clearance, US citizenship is a prerequisite.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) under guidance of qualified programmers (for Inspector 2).
Ability to program and operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) under guidance of qualified programmers (for Inspector 3).
Attention to detail.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and time management skills.
Self-motivated.
Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001
Ability to obtain and maintain ATF Employee Possessor.
Background in GD&T.
IPC J-STD-001, 610/620 training or experience.

Responsibilities

Use process control documents, inspection plans, and prescribed specifications to visually and dimensionally inspect in-process and completed components, subassemblies and assemblies.
Work from process documents, customer specifications, drawing or inspection instructions and checklists.
Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
Perform mechanical or electrical inspections on manufactured/purchased components and assemblies.
Use various measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, thickness gages, height gages, shore A & D hardness gages, and electronic measuring devices (Coordinate Measuring Machines).
Perform First Article Inspections.
Perform line inspections after critical operations to ensure all materials, components, and/or assemblies are acceptable.
Perform mathematical calculations to ensure compliance with inspection criteria.
Operate Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), using PC-DMIS software, including development and maintenance of programs, set up and execution.
Create inspection reports as needed from drawings or inspection plans.
Accept, reject, or rework defective or malfunctioning units or systems.
Investigate non-conformances and participate in root cause and corrective action activities.
Support safety efforts through participation in job safety analysis (JSA), building inspections and other safety duties as required.
Be flexible in work skills and daily tasks assigned including availability to work overtime and weekends.