Tool Gauge Inspector 2/3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is currently seeking a Tool and Gauge Inspector 2 to provide support to our Huntsville Manufacturing Center within Combat Systems and Mission readiness division in Madison, AL.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Successful candidate will work independently to perform a wide range of quality inspection tasks.
• Perform Quality Process Assessments.
• Perform visual, in-process and final dimensional inspections on tightly tolerance piece parts,  subassemblies and final assemblies in the Receiving Quality Control area.
• Perform tool inspections on various programs.
• Performs required inspections in accordance with procedures and planning documentation.
• Performs required inspections using standard measurement instruments.
• Routinely coordinates and interfaces inspections with Customer and/or Government Representatives.

Position Requirements:

• Candidate should have technical strengths in processing, operations, and inspection. Possess the ability to plan and organize work to accomplish assigned tasks. Candidate should have the ability to work multiple programs while maintaining attention to detail.
• Interpret drawings and specifications. Excellent working knowledge and understanding of GD&T and ANSI Y14.5.
• Perform certification review on supplier documentation and issue Authorization to Ship (ATS).
• Be strategic in the identification of technical needs and solutions coupled with a strong program execution focus.
• Possess excellent communication skills and effective interface with Mission Assurance department members, suppliers, customers, all other departments within the organization and both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to record detail information accurately, timely and follow instructions.

Education and Basic Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications Level 2:

• High School Diploma or GED required; 2+ years of related work experience.
• Must be familiar with standard Mechanical Inspection techniques and tools
• Must be able to work onsite in Madison, AL

Basic Qualifications Level 3:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Must be familiar with standard Mechanical Inspection techniques and tools.
• Must be able to work onsite in Madison, AL

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ISO 9000/AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Excellent shop math skills and advanced trigonometry.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement/PES techniques.
• Must have good computer skills - MS Office
• Self Starter and ability to work through an issue to closure.

Primary Level Salary Range: $58,300.00 - $97,100.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $69,300.00 - $115,500.00

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. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.