Quality Inspector 3

Northrop Grumman•Charlottesville, VA

9d•$52,700 - $87,900•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. At the heart of who we are, Northrop Grumman is a leading American manufacturing company delivering advanced technologies in support of national security. Our manufacturing operations in Waynesboro, Virginia support production of advanced electronics, radar, and communication systems within our broader portfolio of defense capabilities. Our teams work collaboratively to ensure manufacturing excellence, production readiness, and continuous improvement across programs. We are looking for you to join our team as a Quality Inspector 3 to support manufacturing operations at our Waynesboro, VA facility.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED plus a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in mechanical inspection, assembly, machining, or hands on manufacturing or an Associates Degree or higher in a relevant STEM major with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in mechanical inspection, assembly, machining, or hands on manufacturing
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods of time
Must have the ability to lift up to 45lbs

Nice To Haves

5+ years in developing inspection plans and/or supplemental FAI inspection instructions based on part engineering documentation
3+ years experience utilizing CMS inspection equipment, such as CMMs, articulating arms, laser trackers, and/or 3D structured light systems
1+ years experience with programming CMS inspection programs from CAD models (e.g. Catia, NX, etc.)
Expert degree of ASME Y14.5 GD&T understanding
Experience working in AS9100-certified companies using customer-owned process specifications or Military Standards to perform inspection or work activities
Experience working inspection activities in support of AS9102 or AS9145-related processes
Certifications in Nondestructive Testing: (1) Visual Weld Inspection and (2) Liquid Dye Penetrant Testing

Responsibilities

Perform first article inspections (FAI) per AS9102 and first piece inspections to include a review of the associated product build documentation.
Confirm acceptable quality standards and workmanship practices in assigned work centers by learning/practicing process specifications and using workmanship standards during everyday job functions.
Inspect machined or partially machined parts, using predetermined methods and sequences to ensure compliance with customer and company specifications and quality requirement.
Use predetermined methods, operations, setups and prescribed specifications to inspect visually in-process and completed products such as electronic units and subsystems, precision electromechanical assemblies or mechanical units, subassemblies, structural flaws, internal defects, and missing welds.
Use various measuring devices.
Accept, reject, or rework defective or malfunctioning units or systems.
Work from blueprints, diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, customer specifications, drawing or inspection instructions and checklists.
May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
Perform line clearances after each lot to ensure all materials from the previous lot have been removed.
Inspections may also involve compound angles or three-dimensional projections using inspection equipment such as microscopes, micrometers, telescope gauges, and optical comparators.
Use your understanding of GD&T and the ability to read and comprehend detail control plans, work instructions, drawings, Bill of Materials, Specifications and related criteria.