RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
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.
Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, we are seeking experienced Quality Inspectors to support our E-6B maintenance program, along with other programs possibly. These positions are in Lake Charles, LA. You will serve as an Inspector on the FabCenter Team.
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, Platform Systems Modernization (PSM) Operating Unit (OU) is seeking a Level 4 Quality Inspector to join our team at our Lake Charles, LA facility. Our team provides customers with support Special Mission Aircraft (SMA) heavy maintenance and modifications. This business area focuses on the support, design, analysis, modification, integration, ground and flight testing, airworthiness certification, and logistics support of airborne ISR platforms that are primarily highly modified commercial-derivative aircraft. This includes both Mission Equipment Package (MEP) Support, Platform Maintenance, and Platform/System Modification
**This position will be hired for any shift.
Your duties will include:
- Inspects detail parts and assemblies for the aerospace industry.
- Inspect sup-assemblies such as wings, flight controls, floor panels, trailers, etc.
- Rechecks work after adjustment or repair.
- Monitor and verify special processes such as heat treat, shot peening, chemical conversion coating, painting, priming, plating, and welding.
- Will run CMM on daily basis.
- Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinate, update and maintain QMS policies and procedures to accommodate ever-changing business conditions
- Host and coordinate with the external QMS certification agency during the annual QMS certification audit
- Support audit coordination as applicable including strategy, logistics and execution in order to achieve smooth and successful audit processes
- Responsible for the internal audit program and ensuring all action items are processed in a timely manner compliant with processes and regulations
- Facilitate audit-finding owners to ensure all required implementation activity is completed correctly, and on time and in accordance with procedures
- Assist in processing MRB and Corrective Actions with focus on performance trends and timely closure
- Analyze and present performance results relating to Quality Assurance for visibility in areas of weakness needing improvement to drive operational excellence
Basic Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) and a minimum of 10 of relevant experience.
- Ability to run CMM to achieve FAIR data in specific reporting detail.
- Experience analyzing engineering drawings to extract and apply GD&T standards.
- Proficient in Microsoft office suit.
- Ability to perform work in an approved environment during specified work hours.
- Ability to change physical locations based upon need (including physical ability to travel).
- Ability to be subject to a variety of physical conditions.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD clearance.
- Ability to work/change shifts based on the needs of the program.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience and proficiency in Zeiss CMM
- Experience and proficiency in Calypso software
- Worked in ISO 9001 facility supporting QMS program
- AWS QC1 certified welding inspector
Primary Level Salary Range: $74,500.00 - $124,100.00
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.