Inspector Machined Parts 3

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Inspector Machined Parts 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in El Segundo, CA.

The selected candidate will be assigned to and work a shift to perform inspection(s) of parts and assemblies in aerospace manufacturing environment utilizing various inspection tools and computerized manufacturing execution system.

Essential Functions:

• Log into Manufacturing Execution System to determine jobs awaiting inspection on callboard

• Read & Understand engineering requirements

• Locate and identify appropriate parts/assemblies to be inspected

• Utilizing appropriate inspection gauges, perform part/assembly inspection & record results

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels. Candidate must be comfortable in noisy environments and be able to collaborate closely with manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, liaison engineers, integration/test engineers and production technicians. Perform detailed quality inspections of F-35 machined parts to ensure hardware meets engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements while supporting production schedule and preventing defects.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional and visual inspections of machined F-35 hardware.

• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, and inspection requirements.

• Verify product conformity using approved inspection methods and equipment.

• Identify, document, and communicate defects and nonconformances.

• Support production by providing timely and accurate inspection results.

• Ensure inspection documentation and records are complete and accurate.

• Escalate quality concerns that may impact safety, quality, or schedule.

• Support root cause and corrective action activities. Maintain inspection equipment and ensure calibration requirements are met.

Machined Parts Focus:

• Precision dimensional inspection

• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) interpretation

• Blueprint reading

• CMM/advanced measurement equipment

• First article and in-process inspection

• Final inspection

• Surface finish and visual requirements

• Nonconformance identification

• Defect prevention

• Candidate Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED and 4 years' experience with Aerospace or precision manufacturing inspection experience, hardware or related background as a technician

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance

• Strong blueprint and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge.

• Experience inspecting machine parts.

• Ability to use precision measurement equipment.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and make sound quality decisions.

• Strong communication and documentation skills.

• This position will primarily work 2nd shift but must be willing to work any shift, overtime or non-standard work schedule.

Preferred:

• F-35 or military aerospace experience.

• CMM inspection experience.

• AS9100/DoD quality experience.

• Experience with RCCA and nonconformance processes.

• Experience supporting high-rate production environments

Primary Level Salary Range: $56,000.00 - $93,400.00

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.