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SHIPPING QUALITY ASSURANCE LEAD INSPECTOR
AI Summary
Leads shipping quality assurance inspections for defense sub-assemblies and systems, reviewing paperwork, performing visual and dimensional checks, and conducting ISO audits in an AS-9100 environment.
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for you to join our team as a Shipping Quality Assurance Lead Inspector based out of Elkridge, MD.
The successful candidate must have the ability and willingness to work at both the Elkridge and Halethorpe sites, including driving between sites on some days for Shipping Inspection needs.
What You’ll Get to Do:
Perform Shipping Inspection needs
Submit contract end item product as required
Inspect shipment and shipping paperwork such as government/customer shipping documents, packaging and preservation information using applicable specifications. Some interface with contracts personnel is also required for shipping process
Evaluate in-process and complete sub-assemblies and systems and identify defects in accordance with governing documentation
Perform inspections using tooling and check-off lists for the complete inspection of sub-assemblies and systems
Conduct inspections of complex components to determine visual and dimensional checks that contribute to, or cause, defects
Visually inspect for appropriate electrical assembly specifications and standards
Review metrics, procedures, and techniques used to inspect materials, parts, units, and/or systems that improperly passed inspection
Perform ISO Audits as required by site compliance assessments
Perform as a Quality Process Control Aide in an AS-9100 process-oriented organization
Basic Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years of experience working within the Defense Industry, Quality, Inspection, Shipping and/or Manufacturing
Experience using SAP
Experience in electromechanical assembly
Experience with shipping/packaging requirements
Experience using CADSTAR to review engineering drawings
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret security clearance
U.S. citizenship required
Preferred Qualifications:
Active US Government Secret Security Clearance
AS 9100
Experience interfacing with DoD customers
Experience within a quality inspection capacity
Skills
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