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Quality Inspector - Level 1 or 2
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-California-San Diego
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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. he Mission Enabling Products organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission. The Mission Enabling Products (MEP) organization in San Diego is seeking an experienced Quality Inspector with relevant aerospace industry experience in our Quality Assurance department. This employee will be working on small, medium and/or large government and commercial programs. Job Summary The Quality Inspector performs dimensional inspections per work order and drawing requirements. They have the ability to utilize precision hand tools and surface plate setups and are proficient in blueprint reading. • Inspects purchased parts and materials for conformity to standards, specifications, and processing requirements. • Inspects for proper identity and dimensions using such measuring devices as micrometers, gauges, and calipers • Visually inspects for obvious defects or damage such as corrosion, cracks, dents, scratches, and pits. • Verifies specifications using purchase orders, blueprints, drawing or inspection instructions, and checklists. • Makes pass/fail decisions on inspected goods. Maintains records of results. • Inspections may involve compound angles or three-dimensional projections using inspection equipment such as microscopes, micrometers, telescope gauges, and optical comparators. Basic Qualifications for Level 1: • High School Diploma and 0 years of additional education/or related experience • Proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5 • Experience inspecting tight tolerance machined components with complex geometry • Experience with dimensional inspection using precision hand tools and surface plate setup • Proficient blueprint reading skills • Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems • Familiarity with aerospace standards (ex. AS9100, ISO9001) • Competent in Microsoft Word & Excel • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment Basic Qualifications for Level 2: • High School Diploma and 2 years of additional education/or related experience • Proficiency with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5 • Experience inspecting tight tolerance machined components with complex geometry • Experience with dimensional inspection using precision hand tools and surface plate setup • Proficient blueprint reading skills • Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems • Familiarity with aerospace standards (ex. AS9100, ISO9001) • C