P-8 Final Assembly Inspector - Multiple Shifts

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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, our Defense Systems wants you to join our Team as a P-8A Final Assembly Inspector

This position is located Lake Charles, LA.

The Navy P8-A is based on the Boeing 737- 800 platform. The P-8A operates in anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare (ASUW), and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) roles. This is a maintenance and sustainment program performing depot level operations. 

* These positions are Service Contract Act (SCA) positions.

** These positions will be hired for Multiple Shifts.

*** This program is contingent on contract award and has an anticipated start date of October 2024.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Roles and responsibilities of the Inspector will include (but not be limited to) the following:

• Inspects mechanical final assembly installations of the aircraft such as fuselage, wings, flaps, landing gears, and tail assemblies.

• Inspects systems such as hydraulic, pneumatic, oil, heat, and brakes.

• Uses predetermined methods, operations, setups, and prescribed specifications to inspect visually in-process and completed products.

• Perform required inspections (visual, dimensional, and functional, etc.) on spacecraft components. 

• Uses various measuring devices, such as caliper, micrometer, comparator, pin gages, and Coordinate Measuring Machine.

• This job has decision-making responsibilities with regards to the acceptance or rejection of work and tests performed.

• Inspects and performs tests on mechanical, electrical, or structural components and assemblies related to spacecraft components and sub-assemblies. Inspections vary from close tolerance dimensional checks to general surveillance of the work in progress.

• Accepts, rejects, or reworks defective or malfunctioning units or systems.

• Work from drawings, diagrams, customer specifications, and inspection instructions.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED and at least 5 years of additional education and/or direct experience in a quality assurance or inspection role

• Experience utilizing various measuring devices, such as caliper, micrometer, comparator, gages, pin gages, and other inspection tools

• Strong Computer skills

• Must be able to work onsite in Lake Charles, LA

• Ability to obtain a clearance, if the program requires one.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7 or more yrs of Inspector relevant experience.

• A&P/IA license

• Ability to change physical locations based upon need (including physical ability to travel)

• Able to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD Clearance

• Ability to read and comprehend detail control plans, work instructions, drawings, Bill of Materials, Specifications and related criteria

• Understanding of GD&T

• Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to interface across the organization to achieve effective results

• Experience working in a team environment to solve problems and balance workloads.

• Experience in Aerospace manufacturing, mechanical assemblies, and/or electronic assemblies.

Salary Range: $35.25 - $38.77

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.

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 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 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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.