Optical Receiving Inspector 3

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Apopka, FL +1 · Mission and Quality Assurance

Optical Receiving Inspector responsible for inspecting purchased parts and materials for conformity to standards, specifications, and processing requirements. This includes verifying dimensions using measuring devices, visually inspecting for defects, and verifying specifications against documentation. The role makes pass/fail decisions and maintains records of inspection results.

What you'd actually do

  1. Inspects purchased parts and materials for conformity to standards, specifications, and processing requirements.
  2. Inspects for proper identity and dimensions using such measuring devices as micrometers, gauges, and calipers.
  3. Visually inspects for obvious defects or damage such as corrosion, cracks, dents, scratches, and pits.
  4. Verifies specifications using purchase orders, blueprints, drawing or inspection instructions, and checklists.
  5. Makes pass/fail decisions on inspected goods.

Skills

Required

  • Associates degree and 2 years of experience in assembly, machining, mechanical inspection, or other equivalent experience: or a High School Diploma or equivalent with 4 years of experience in assembly, machining, mechanical inspection, or other equivalent experience.
  • Optical experience to include Zygo (Interferometer), Autocollimator, Mil-O-13830: scratch/digs & black box inspection, Optical coatings, and Perkins Elmer (Spectrophotometer)
  • Experience in advanced mathematical calculations.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) government security clearance.
  • U.S citizenship required

Nice to have

  • AS/BS degree or higher
  • Six or more years of experience in manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of GD&T standards and their application
  • IPC 610 Certification
  • IPC 620 Certification
  • Certifications in Nondestructive Testing (Visual weld inspection)
  • Experience with CAD/CAM and 3D Modeling software.

What the JD emphasized

  • Optical experience to include Zygo (Interferometer), Autocollimator, Mil-O-13830: scratch/digs & black box inspection, Optical coatings, and Perkins Elmer (Spectrophotometer)
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) government security clearance.