Quality Control Technician 2/3 Jobs

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 Space Systems is currently seeking a Quality Control Technician 2/3 to join our Supplier Quality Receiving Inspection team at our Magna, Utah facility.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

Successful candidate will work independently to perform a wide range of quality assessments tasks. As a Quality Control Technician, you will be responsible for the quality of incoming supplier products to ensure products meet the company’s quality standards and support the efficiency and effectiveness of the supply chain. Job responsibilities will include:

• May require up to 15% travel to support source inspections at suppliers
• Understanding and adhering to company policies and procedures
• Performing dimensional and visual inspection in accordance with written planning and procedures
• Reviewing and understanding customer certifications and purchasing requirements which include knowledge in blue prints, specifications, and contracts
• Interfacing with numerous engineering, manufacturing and quality teams and customers
• Creation of area and job specific training documents and standard work or task instruction sheets
• Analysis and tests of raw materials and finished goods to ensure compliance to specifications and customer and regulatory requirements
• Must be able to support off-shift, weekends, holidays and overtime work as needed
• Proactive attitude toward learning/training and be capable of working in a dynamic team environment
• Supporting and advancing a strong safety culture
• Physical demands include standing or moving about the plant

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• 4 years of related experience
• Keen attention to detail in daily job functions
• Proficient in use of measuring devices like gauges, meters, calipers to perform dimensional inspection
• Skilled in shop mathematical applications
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints and specifications utilizing GD&T standards
• Advanced computer skills and ability to learn multiple new software applications
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Experience in nonconformance documentation
• Analytical and problem solving skills in a team environment
• Organized documentation and reporting skills
• Ability to plan and organize work in order to accomplish assigned tasks while working multiple programs/projects
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team project and organize data inputs from multiple sources

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Up-to-date knowledge of federal and industry standards
• QMIS/ESI planning applications and SmartSolve nonconformance application
• Experience with root cause and corrective action processes
• Experience working supplier quality and receiving quality in aerospace and defense with AS9100/ISO 9001 focus
• Advanced GD&T knowledge
• CMM operator/programmer

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED required; A.S. Degree or equivalent preferred.

Level 2: High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.

Level 3: High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.

Salary Range: $47,100 USD - $78,500 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.