Internal Technical Trainer - Level 3

Northrop Grumman•Sterling, VA

8d•$94,200 - $141,200•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Internal Technical Trainer – Level 3 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. As a Trainer / Inspector, your primary responsibility will be to train Assemblers, Technicians, Quality Inspectors, and pertinent Engineers ("Operators") in the J-STD-001, NASA-STD-8731.1, NASA-STD-8739.4, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and IPC 7711/7721 policies and procedures. As time allows, you will also perform improvement initiatives. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
No clearance required to start
Experience within electronics manufacturing/inspection of PCBs, electronic assemblies, cable/wire harness assemblies, and related technologies.
Experienced in the application of polymerics.
Current Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)
Maintain NASA Certified Level B Certification for the following courses: IPC-J-STD001 w/ the space addendum, NASA-STD-8731.1 Polymerics, IPC 7711/7721 Rework and Repair, IPC-A-610 – Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies (Printed Wiring Boards), IPC-A-620 – Practices and requirements for the manufacture of cable, wire, and harness assemblies.

Nice To Haves

Experienced in flight harness and circuit card manufacturing and rework / repair
Experienced LX administrator
Advanced presentation and classroom management skills
Experienced in PCB soldering and rework /repair
Experience in driving continual improvement and problem resolution and performing audits of manufacturing processes to confirm compliance, identify risk and opportunities

Responsibilities

Maintain training matrix for Operations and J-STD-001 certification requirements
Provide advanced soldering, application techniques and spot training for Operators as work defects occur. Enhance understanding and appropriate use of criteria outlined in the IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC 7711/7721 and J-STD-001 Standards
Creation and dissemination of additional training documentation for specialized training (i.e., specific processes, lifted pads, rework/repair, etc.)
Ensure Operators maintain scheduled training to meet certification requirements
Order and maintain supplies needed to conduct training, i.e., IPC certificates, IPC soldering kits, components/boards, videos/visual aids, etc.
Review, observe, and qualify the workmanship (demonstrated by completed training boards and materials) to the J-STD-001 acceptance criteria
Implement improvement opportunities (e.g., Zero Defect Plans, Corrective Actions)