Inspector Machined Parts 3
Quick Summary
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman,
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Inspector Machined Parts 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in El Segundo, CA.
The selected candidate will be assigned to and work a shift to perform inspection(s) of parts and assemblies in aerospace manufacturing environment utilizing various inspection tools and computerized manufacturing execution system.
Log into Manufacturing Execution System to determine jobs awaiting inspection on callboard
Read & Understand engineering requirements
Locate and identify appropriate parts/assemblies to be inspected
Utilizing appropriate inspection gauges, perform part/assembly inspection & record results
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels. Candidate must be comfortable in noisy environments and be able to collaborate closely with manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, liaison engineers, integration/test engineers and production technicians. Perform detailed quality inspections of F-35 machined parts to ensure hardware meets engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements while supporting production schedule and preventing defects.
Responsibilities
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Perform dimensional and visual inspections of machined F-35 hardware.
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Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, GD&T, and inspection requirements.
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Verify product conformity using approved inspection methods and equipment.
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Identify, document, and communicate defects and nonconformances.
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Support production by providing timely and accurate inspection results.
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Ensure inspection documentation and records are complete and accurate.
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Escalate quality concerns that may impact safety, quality, or schedule.
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Support root cause and corrective action activities. Maintain inspection equipment and ensure calibration requirements are met.
Precision dimensional inspection
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) interpretation
Blueprint reading
CMM/advanced measurement equipment
First article and in-process inspection
Final inspection
Surface finish and visual requirements
Nonconformance identification
Defect prevention
Candidate Requirements
Requirements
~1 min readHigh school diploma or GED and 4 years' experience with Aerospace or precision manufacturing inspection experience, hardware or related background as a technician
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance
Strong blueprint and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) knowledge.
Experience inspecting machine parts.
Ability to use precision measurement equipment.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and make sound quality decisions.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
This position will primarily work 2nd shift but must be willing to work any shift, overtime or non-standard work schedule.
Nice to Have
~2 min readF-35 or military aerospace experience.
CMM inspection experience.
AS9100/DoD quality experience.
Experience with RCCA and nonconformance processes.
Experience supporting high-rate production environments
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $56,000–$93,400 a year
- 10% above the $67,746 median for Other jobs on Jobera (131,715 salaries).
- Posted
- 11 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 22, 2026
- First seen
- October 22, 2026
- Last seen
- October 28, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 10
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 31%
- Scored at
- November 2, 2026
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