Tool Gauge Inspector 4

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

About the role

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.

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems is currently recruiting for a Tool and Gauge Inspector 4 to provide support to our Iuka, MS 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. This position is for Iuka, Mississippi.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Successful candidate will work independently to perform a wide range of quality inspection tasks
• Inspects, tests new and reworked tools, dies, gauges, jigs, and fixtures for conformance to specifications such as dimension, tolerance, and hardness.
• •Inspects tools in accordance with specifications with locating points, coordinated dimensions, and tooling holes that are at right angles, compound angles, or parallels.
• Tests units for fit of moving parts and mechanical functioning.
• Verifies accuracy of measuring instruments such as dial indicators, fixed gauges, height gauges, optical equipment, and electrical and functional gauges using master gauges.
• May use optical instruments to examine measuring instruments for wear, damage, and defects.
• Perform Receiving inspections on in-coming tooling.
• Perform tool inspections on various programs.
• Performs required inspections in accordance with procedures and planning documentation.
• Performs required inspections using standard measurement instruments.
• Routinely coordinates and interfaces inspections with Customer and/or Government Representatives

Position Requirements

• Candidate should have technical strengths in processing, operations, and inspection. Possess the ability to plan and organize work to accomplish assigned tasks. Candidate should have the ability to work multiple programs while maintaining attention to detail.
• Interpret drawings and specifications. Excellent working knowledge and understanding of GD&T and ANSI Y14.5.
• Perform certification review on supplier documentation and issue Authorization to Ship (ATS).
• Be strategic in the identification of technical needs and solutions coupled with a strong program execution focus.
• Possess excellent communication skills and effective interface with Mission Assurance department members, suppliers,
• customers, all other departments within the organization and both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to inspect tools and process thru the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ability to record detail information accurately, timely and follow instructions.
• Ability to read simple and complex tool designs / drawings.
• Ability to work any shift, overtime, or non-standard work schedule.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 6+ years of Inspecting with mechanical techniques and instruments.
• Experience with Operating Laser Tracker, reading Leica reports and CSV files, Machining, Operation of a CMM.
• Excellent shop math skills in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Ability to travel 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be familiar with standard Mechanical Inspection techniques and tools.
• Experience and familiarity with laser tracker systems.
• Experience with ISO 9000/AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement/PES techniques.
• Must have good computer skills - MS Office, Costpoint, QTIS, ePic, TCUA.
• Self-Starter and ability to work through an issue to closure

Primary Level Salary Range

$70,600.00 - $117,600.00

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.