Northrop Grumman
Flight Inspector Level 2 or Level 3
United States-Virginia-Sterling · Contract
No sponsorship$61k-$102kDetected 1 day ago
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Lottery odds (Level I)39
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About the role
- 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.
- Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Flight Inspector - Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Sterling, VA.
Responsibilities
- Initiate Nonconformance Reports and support Material Review Board (MRB) documentation for nonconforming material
- Support root cause and corrective action (RCCA) reviews when escapes or systemic intake deficiencies are identified
Requirements
- No clearance required to start
- Experience performing inspection for proper identity and dimensional conformance
- Experience with visual inspection for obvious defects or damage (corrosion, cracks, dents, scratches, pits)
- Familiarity with QMS documentation including purchase orders, blueprints, drawings, inspection instructions, and checklists
- Working knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent aerospace/defense Quality Management System requirements
- Familiarity with SQAR requirements and Q-code application in a government contract environment
- Full knowledge of inspection for identity, dimensional conformance, and visual defect detection using precision measuring instruments (micrometers, gauges, calipers, optical comparators)
- Demonstrated ability to independently resolve routine inspection discrepancies and refer non-routine conditions to higher authority
- Experience initiating and documenting Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) with factual, objective evidence
- Working knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent QMS, with demonstrated application to receiving inspection or incoming quality gates
Nice to have
- Proficiency with TIPQA inspection management system (GT Master, GT Process, NCR initiation, inspection closure)
- Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint ERP (purchase order lookup, QC Inspection Required flag verification, receiving routing)
- Experience with SAP inspection type codes or equivalent ERP receiving/inspection module
- IPC-A-610 Certified Inspection Specialist (CIS) or Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)
- IPC-A-600 familiarity for printed wiring board (PWB) acceptance inspection
- CCAP or AS6081 training in counterfeit component detection and avoidance
- Experience supporting MRB disposition activities in an AS9100 or DCMA-oversight environment
- Background in quality assurance, supplier quality, or incoming inspection in an aerospace or defense manufacturing environment
Compensation
- $61,100.00 - $101,800.00
- $72,600.00 - $121,000.00
- The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
- Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
- Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Company info
- Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions
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