Aircraft Inspector 1

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.

• Visually and physically inspect aircraft fuselage structure for conformance to engineering requirements using a variety of precision measurement equipment and inspection tools to include micrometers, calipers, flashlights, depth gages, digital microscope, and other instruments
• Responsible for inspection of product in accordance with drawings, work instructions, quality acceptance procedures, and retention of acceptance documentation/ records.
• Inspection of internally manufactured parts throughout final stages of production.
• Composite inspections include location, gap verification, edge sealing.
• Locate, identify and accurately document nonconforming product at time of discovery per applicable procedures
• Visually and physically inspect rework and repair for compliance per engineering requirements
• Mentor technicians on nonconforming product/material discovered during inspection to include engineering requirements, how to identify the nonconformance and process improvement
• Develop, promote, and maintain collaborative team environment with fellow inspectors, support organizations
• Work well as part of a team and individually to increase quality, efficiency, effectiveness and affordability through process improvement and other quality control methods
• Must pass all job-specific or specialized certification and qualification programs required for core tasks or specialized assignments.
• Tasks may be performed in a team environment or individually based. Must be able to work while unsupervised.

• Positive individual who is willing to expand current skill set
• Must be able to work independently and in a team setting
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with ability to work with others at all levels of the organization
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• High aptitude for learning
• Ability to multitask and prioritize

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required (education will be verified) a minimum of 1 year manufacturing and/or quality inspection experience.
• Must have technical strengths in composite processing, operations, and inspection.
• Must be able to use standard measuring inspection tools/equipment and able to read and understand blueprints, technical specifications and operating procedures.
• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include standing, bending, and capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work around composites, epoxies, and sealants for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work flexible and changing shift schedules.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access

• 1-2+ years of Manufacturing and/or Quality of composite structures
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written.
• Experience with MRB process preferred.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications
• Proficient in Computer skills