**Requisition ID: R10182262**

+ **Category:** Mission and Quality Assurance

+ **Location:** Apopka, Florida, United States of America

+ **Clearance Type:** None

+ **Telecommute:** No- Teleworking not available for this position

+ **Shift:** 1st Shift (United States of America)

+ **Travel Required:** No

+ **Positions Available:** 1

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 (NGMS) is looking for an **Inspector 3** to support the Inspection team located in **Apopka, FL** .

The selected candidate will perform in-process and final inspections on electro-mechanical, electro-optical, and opto-mechanical parts, assemblies, and/or subassemblies in accordance with applicable internal and external standards. The Inspector must have the ability to read/interpret engineering drawings and specifications and contractual language. The candidate must have experience using various inspection tools, such as micrometers and calipers. Experience of applicable industry standards like IPC-A-610 or equivalent is highly desired. The ideal candidate will have experience performing inspections in the manufacturing of electro-mechanical, electro-optical, and/or opto-mechanical with proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel.

**Roles and Responsibilities:**

+ Clearly, accurately, and concisely communicate potential defects to quality engineers for disposition.

+ Identify trending defects not limited to a single product or program.

+ Inspects, verifies, and validates parts and assemblies of mechanical, electrical, optical, and structural components or systems to meet engineering and program requirements.

+ Work after rework, adjustment, or repair.

+ Monitors and verifies that product quality is in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, and other control procedures.

+ Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.

+ Maintains necessary inspection documentation, writes inspection reports, and enters inspection data and defect information into a computer database.

+ Frequently interfaces with internal teams across the organization and external customers and contacts.

+ Participates in team activities and provides expertise and guidance for effective problem resolution.

+ Audits processes and activities in accordance with documented procedures.

**Basic Qualifications:**

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

+ High school diploma and 4+ years of relevant electro-mechanical or electro-optical and/or opto-mechanical inspection experience.

+ 6 years of experience working with performance & inspection documents.

+ Experience in reading drawings, manufacturing, and test documentation.

+ Experience with AS9100 or ISO9001 Quality Management System.

+ Ability to obtain & maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

+ US Citizenship required.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Ability to cross-train in multiple work centers

+ Competent cross-functional communication and interaction.

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**Salary Range:** $47,000 - $78,300

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.