Quality Control Technician 2/3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

The Quality Control Technician will support the various functions of the Quality and Mission Assurance organization.  This role is an extension to the Mission Assurance Engineering function. Candidates will be required to have high organization and communication skills, investigating and problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail.

Enforce Quality Assurance Program Plans for flight and development hardware programs addressing design, manufacturing, integration, inspection and acceptance test activities in accordance with company and contractual requirements. Work as a member of the Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, Advanced Weapons Business Unit Mission Assurance staff in various groups to address technical issues, meet program requirements and ensure mission success. Interface with customers, and with Integration & Test and Engineering organizations to identify and resolve mission/flight assurance issues. Provide support to Mission Assurance Management in review of various activities including ensuring AS9100D compliance through site policies, procedures, and practices.

Key Job Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Monitor and manage nonconforming material.
• Perform First Article Inspections IAW AS9102.
• Ensure calibration of tools and test equipment.
• Conduct or support internal audits, process observations and area assessments.
• Investigate internal audit-related findings and help coordinate activities to resolve issues.
• Provide Mission Assurance oversight of production processes and supporting activities.
• Execute Safety and Quality Assurance programs, procedures and controls ensuring that products and services conform to company standards of excellence.
• Adjudicate and process preliminary and final dispositions for product and service non-conformances.
• Support the development, implementation and maintenance of Mission Assurance policies and procedures.
• Process non-conformances and issue and manage Corrective Actions Requests.
• Review and approve production documentation (assembly instructions, MOs and rework instructions).
• Provide oversight in receiving inspection activities of supplier provided material as required.
• Interface with and support DCMA activities including audits and Government Source Inspection (GSI).
• Provide Mission Assurance oversight at the Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake as required.

Basic Qualifications for a Quality Control Technician 2:

• High School diploma or equivalent, and two (2) years additional education and/or related experience.
• Experience in reading engineering documentation and inspect to drawings and parts lists, inspection plans, and supplemental instructions.
• Experience in communicating with both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office Suite) and ability to learn new computer programs.
• Working knowledge and experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) IAW ASME Y14.5.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 35lbs.
• Experience with quality systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to obtain and retain a Secret Clearance.

Basic Qualifications for a Quality Control Technician 3:

• High School diploma or equivalent, and four (4) years additional education and/or related experience.
• Experience in reading engineering documentation and inspect to drawings and parts lists, inspection plans, and supplemental instructions.
• Experience in communicating with both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office Suite) and ability to learn new computer programs.
• Working knowledge and experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) IAW ASME Y14.5.
• Ability to stand for extended periods a