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Receiving Inspector (Level 2 or 3)

United States-Minnesota-Plymouthmid
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: No Description At Northrop Grumman,

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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 Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Receiving Inspector to support our Armament Systems site in Plymouth, MN.

Our Armament Systems site develops and produces medium- and large-caliber ammunition as well as precision capabilities for direct and indirect fire systems. Leading the industry, this team successfully completes lifecycle support for medium-caliber cannons, develops miniature, precision strike weapons for airborne platforms, creates survivability solutions for soldiers and the next generation tactical ammunition for a variety of combat platforms

About the Role

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Inspection of incoming goods & services to inspection plans, drawings and established standards for a variety of fabricated, machined, electro-mechanical assemblies, circuit cards, castings, etc.  Perform visual and dimensional inspections per established workmanship criteria.  Review of supplier data packages (test data and certifications) to requirements.  Perform inspections for first article, lot acceptance tests and special requests per criteria.   

Responsibilities

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  • →Inspection of received goods and services
  • →Special/Prototype inspections
  • →Review of supplier test data and certification packages
  • →Conduct internal audits
  • →Maintain lab practices/operations in compliance with standards & certifications
  • →Issue and follow up on discrepancy reports
  • →Support QMS audits and corrective actions

Requirements

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  • High School Diploma, Associated Technical Degree, Certification, or Diploma
  • 2 years of dimensional inspection experience in aerospace industry or similar highly regulated environment
  • Knowledge of AS9100
  • Experience reading blueprints
  • Basic GD&T skills
  • Dimensional inspection experience utilizing micrometers, calipers, height gages, dial indicators, etc. 
  • Experience inspecting circuit boards and assemblies
  • Familiar with sampling plans

  • High School Diploma, Associated Technical Degree, Certification, or Diploma
  • 4+ years of dimensional inspection experience in aerospace industry or similar highly regulated environment
  • Knowledge of AS9100
  • Experience reading blueprints
  • Basic GD&T skills
  • Dimensional inspection experience utilizing micrometers, calipers, height gages, dial indicators, etc. 
  • Experience inspecting circuit boards and assemblies
  • Familiar with sampling plans

  • 4 or more years of electro/mechanical inspection experience in aerospace or similar highly regulated environment.
  • Formal advanced GD&T training
  • IPC-A-600 and/or IPC-A-610 Certifications
  • ASQ Certified Quality Inspector
  • Source Inspection experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $49,100.00 - $81,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $58,300.00 - $97,100.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
United States-Minnesota-Plymouth
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location

Listing Details

Posted
September 15, 2026
First seen
October 5, 2026
Last seen
October 5, 2026

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Receiving Inspector (Level 2 or 3)