Aircraft Inspector 2 / 3

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Melbourne, FL +1 · Flight Operations Mult-Func

Aircraft Inspector role at Northrop Grumman, focusing on manufacturing and mission assurance support for process and part inspection. Requires experience with measurement tools, understanding of aerospace manufacturing, and GD&T. A Secret clearance is mandatory.

What you'd actually do

  1. Conduct part and process inspections, using various gages and measurement tools, to meet Customer requirements
  2. Understand relevant specifications, tolerances, and process requirements and apply them to parts and processes
  3. Record and document results of measurements for traceability and document control
  4. Read and understand technical documents to include drawings, work instructions, and technical instructions
  5. Identify and document discrepant parts and measurements for evaluation by engineering personnel in appropriate MRB format

Skills

Required

  • High school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of additional education and/or direct experience in a quality assurance or inspection role
  • Experience utilizing various measuring devices, such as caliper, micrometer, comparator, gages, pin gages, and other inspection tools
  • Experience in Aerospace manufacturing, mechanical assemblies, and/or electrical assemblies (Cable Harnesses)
  • Understanding of GD&T with the ability to read and comprehend detail control plans, work instructions, drawings, Bill of Materials, Specifications, and related criteria
  • Must be able to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting up to 25 pounds, and working overhead.
  • Must be able to work around composites, epoxies, and sealants for long periods of time.
  • The ability to pass New Hire Physical/visual Exam
  • Active Government Secret clearance
  • US citizenship required for clearance

Nice to have

  • Strong Computer skills
  • Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to interface across the organization to achieve effective results
  • Experience working in a team environment to solve problems and balance workloads.
  • Experience using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)

What the JD emphasized

  • Active Government Secret clearance