U103 NDT Inspector A

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: 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:

Perform NDT inspections of standard and routine parts, processes and purchased materials to determine compliance with the specifications, standards and codes. Monitor the manufacturing processes and operations. 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.

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 Visual Testing (VT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT) and Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) testing and other NDT methods and equipment.

           

3.     May setup and use measuring equipment including optical tooling, Dr. Hoflar and MAAG 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. May use Coordinate Measuring Machine for inspection if there is a proven and released program that is labeled as such. W15 can also debug motion programs for offline programmers, if required, under the supervision of QC management or W17.

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.     Troubleshoot, disassemble, and repair various types of nondestructive equipment.

6.     Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

7. May perform similar or lower classified work as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED.

• 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.