Quality Inspector Level 2/3

Northrop Grumman•Oxnard, CA

1d•$51,400 - $101,800•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Quality Inspector – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Oxnard, CA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. The Quality Inspector will perform required inspections (visual, dimensional, load tests, etc.) on mechanical, electrical or structural components or systems to ensure conformance with the quality requirements for spacecraft components and associated systems. Reporting to the Test Inspection Manager, the Quality Inspector should have technical strengths in verification of requirements specified for operations, products, processes, and documents. Must possess the ability to plan and organize work in order to effectively and successfully accomplish assigned tasks. Accurately interpret drawings and specifications. Be strategic in the identification of technical needs and solutions coupled with a strong program execution focus. Must be comfortable working in a cleanroom environment. Possess excellent communication skills and effectively interface with Deployable technical and non-technical department members, suppliers, and customers. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience (for Level 2).
High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience (for Level 3).
No clearance required to start.
Experience utilizing various measuring devices, such as caliper, micrometer, comparator, gages, pin gages, and other inspection tools.
US Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Strong Computer skills
Ability to read and comprehend detail control plans, work instructions, drawings, Bill of Materials, Specifications and related criteria
Understanding of GD&T
Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to interface across the organization to achieve effective results
Experience working in a team environment to solve problems and balance workloads.
Experience with electronics workmanship standards such as IPC-A-610 and IPC-A-620 and other related specifications
Experience in Aerospace manufacturing, mechanical assemblies, and/or electronic assemblies.
Experience using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)

Responsibilities

Uses predetermined methods, operations, setups, and prescribed specifications to inspect visually in-process and completed products.
Perform required inspections (visual, dimensional, and functional, etc.) on spacecraft components.
Uses various measuring devices, such as caliper, micrometer, comparator, pin gages, and Coordinate Measuring Machine.
Inspects and performs tests on mechanical, electrical, or structural components and assemblies related to spacecraft components and sub-assemblies. Inspections vary from close tolerance dimensional checks to general surveillance of the work in progress.
Accepts, rejects, or reworks defective or malfunctioning units or systems.
Work from drawings, diagrams, customer specifications, and inspection instructions.
Other duties as assigned