RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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.PRIMARY FUNCTION:
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Monitor the manufacturing processes and operations and conduct various types of inspections/tests on a broad range of complicated fabrications, subassemblies, assemblies and tools to assure compliance with customer and NG specifications and standards where inspection/test setups, techniques and procedures are not normally established.
WORKING PROCEDURE:
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL MAJOR JOB DUTIES BUT THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF OTHER DUTIES BY THE INCUMBENT, NOR THE QUESTION BEING RAISED ON THE PROPER RATE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT.
In addition to performing the duties of the Inspector "B," performs the following:
1. Inspect components, assemblies, tooling, weldments and materials of various geometric configurations and processes as specified and randomly for compliance with established customer and NG specifications and standards. Identify and tag defective parts, materials and incorrect processes with appropriate inspection documentation.
2. Perform various non-destructive tests on a wide variety of metallic and non-metallic materials to determine quality and soundness of material being inspected utilizing x-ray, ultrasonic, eddy current and helium leak testing and other NDT equipment. Required to pass and maintain a level II certification.
3. May setup and use measuring equipment including coordinate measurement machines, optical tooling, and
Gear inspection equipment, etc., where procedures and techniques are not normally established. Apply
analytical evaluation methods and calculations involving complex triangulation, compound angles, etc., as necessary, throughout the inspection cycle. Analyze and evaluate actual dimensions and functional test results to verify conformance with established specifications and standards.
4. Advise Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Production, Purchasing and Supplier personnel of quality problems and
conditions, and assist in preventing the recurrence of defects by performing appropriate follow-up, inspection and
evaluation activities.
5. Determine inspection priorities for assignments to lower coded inspectors.
6. Perform similar or lower classified work as required.
Basic Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
A minimum of 2 years as a Level II inspector in Visual Testing (VT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT).
Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
US citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point).
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
Experience working with Military Standards and Process Specifications.
Experience with SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing).
Experience utilizing measuring devices including comparators, micrometers, scales, and calipers.
Certifications in other NDT methods.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.