Aircraft Inspector 2 / Aircraft Inspector 3

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Northrop Grumman Aerospace Structures Business Unit has an opening for an Aircraft Inspector 2 or 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.  This position is located at our Clearfield, Utah facility. 

Essential Functions:

This position involves detailed inspection of composites parts and assemblies throughout the manufacturing process of composite structures for quality and design verification in a fast-paced production environment. It requires knowledge and experience related to detailed visual inspections, dimensional inspections of machined parts and the use of standard measuring instruments.

Responsibilities:

• Visually and physically inspect aircraft center fuselage structure, system and electrical installations for conformance to engineering requirements using a variety of precision measurement equipment and inspection tools to include micrometers, calipers, ball gages, flashlights, mirrors, ohm meters, laser gauges and depth gages
• Structure inspections include location, gap verification, shim installation, hole drilling, fastener installation, sealing and coatings
• System installations include tube, hose, valve, fastener installation, sealing and coatings common to hydraulic, pneumatic and fuel systems
• Electrical installations include route, clamping, string tie, connector mating, pin insertion, crimping and coatings
• Locate, identify and accurately document nonconforming product/material 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 and customers
• 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 be able to pass formal classroom training to include but not limited to hole drilling, sealing, countersinking, and fastener installation
• Must be able to certify for half and full face respirator

Competencies for Success:

• 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

Schedule:

• 3/12's Friday - Sunday 0630 - 1830

Aircraft Inspector 2:

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required (education will be verified) a minimum of 2 years of relevant mechanical and/or inspection experience
• Active DOD Secret Security Clearance was last investigated within 5 1/2 years, and the ability to obtain special program access.
• 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
• Proficient in Microsoft applications
• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds and working overhead
• Must be able to work around composites, epoxies, and sealants for long periods of time.
• Must be able to certify for half and full face respirator
• Must be able to work flexible and changing shift schedules

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of aircraft structures, systems or electrical experience.
• 2+ years of aircraft quality experience.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written.
• Experience with MRB process preferred.

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Structures Business Unit has an opening for an Aircraft Inspector 2 or 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals.  This position is located at our Clearfield, Utah facility. 

Essential Functions:

This position involves detailed inspection of composites parts and assemblies throughout the manufacturing process of composite structures for quality and design verification in a fast-paced production environment. It requires knowledge and experience related to detailed visual inspections, dimensional inspections of machined parts and the use of standard measuring instruments.

Responsibilities:

• Visually and physically inspect aircraft center fuselage structure, system and electrical installations for conformance to engineering requirements using a variety of precision measurement equipment and inspection tools to include micrometers, calipers, ball gages, flashlights, mirrors, ohm meters, laser gauges and depth gages
• Structure inspections include location, gap verification, shim installation, hole drilling, fastener installation, sealing and coatings
• System installations include tube, hose, valve, fastener installation, sealing and coatings common to hydraulic, pneumatic and fuel systems
• Electrical installations include route, clamping, string tie, connector mating, pin insertion, crimping and coatings
• Locate, identify and accurately document nonconforming product/material 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 and customers
• 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 be able to pass formal classroom training to include but not limited to hole drilling, sealing, countersinking, and fastener installation
• Must be able to certify for half and full face respirator

Competencies for Success:

• 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

Aircraft Inspector 3:

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED required (education will be verified) a minimum of 4 years of relevant mechanical and/or inspection experience
• Active DOD Secret Security Clearance was last investigated within 5 1/2 years, and the ability to obtain special program access.
• 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
• Proficient in Microsoft applications
• This position requires the ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds and working overhead
• Must be able to work around composites, epoxies, and sealants for long periods of time.
• Must be able to certify for half and full face respirator
• Must be able to work flexible and changing shift schedules

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of aircraft structures, systems or electrical experience.
• 4+ years of aircraft quality experience.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written.
• Experience with MRB process preferred.

Salary Range: $48,800 USD - $81,400 USD

Salary Range 2: $58,000 USD - $96,600 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.