Job Description

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people rsquo;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 rsquo;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 mdash; and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they rsquo;re making history.

The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS amp;C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS amp;C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY, Palm Beach Gardens, FL and San Jose, CA.

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a second shift, Inspector 1 in our Metal Parts Inspection (MPI) department reporting into Mission Assurance area in our Elkton, Maryland facility.

Job Functions/Responsibilities:

* Perform mechanical inspection on manufactured/purchased components and assemblies.
* Visually inspect for defects. Verify parts or materials meet specifications indicated.
* Create inspection reports as needed from drawings or verbal direction.
* Perform mathematical calculations.
* Perform first article inspections from the Machine Shop. Perform in-process inspections, mechanical and electrical, on subassemblies and final assemblies in the production area.
* Operate Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), using PC-DMIS software
* Be flexible in work skills and daily tasks assigned.

Qualification

Basic Requirements:

* High School Diploma or equivalent
* Experience performing mechanical inspections.
* Understands principles of GD amp;T (trigonometry, and geometry).
* Skilled in using standard measuring equipment.
* Interpret blueprints and be knowledgeable with geometric dimensioning and tolerances.
* Must be able to interact and assist with Manufacturing and Engineering personnel in regards to part conformance and process capability.
* Be safety oriented and willing to work with explosive components.
* Strong computer skills i.e. Office, Quality systems, Inventory etc.
* Be willing to work overtime, as needed
* Must be detailed oriented.
* Follow written and verbal instruction.
* Must be able to work occasional multiple shifts
* Candidates must be capable of obtaining a Secret level government security clearance

Preferred Requirement:

* Lean manufacturing knowledge
* Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerencing
* Six Sigma certification
* Bachelor rsquo;s degree in a technical field
* Knowledge of PC DMIS Software

This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor