Northrop Grumman · 19 hours ago
Quality Control Technician 2/3 - R10222393
Ridgecrest, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$51K/yr - $86K/yr
2+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a pioneering company that offers opportunities to work on revolutionary systems impacting lives globally. The Quality Control Technician will support the Quality and Mission Assurance organization by enforcing quality assurance plans, managing nonconforming materials, and ensuring compliance with company standards and contractual requirements.
AerospaceBig DataManufacturingData IntegrationRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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 and lift 35lbs
Experience with quality systems in a manufacturing environment
Ability to obtain and retain a Secret Clearance
Preferred
Proficient with AS9102 and AS9100D Aerospace standards
Proficient with nonconformance handling and corrective action processes
Ability to manage multiple tasks with high attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to lead inspection teams in day-to-day tasks
Proficient with RCCA
MES, Costpoint and TipQA experience
Current IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 certifications
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
Recent News
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