Tool Gauge Inspector 4
Quick Summary
Successful candidate will work independently to perform a wide range of quality inspection tasks Inspects, tests new and reworked tools, dies, gauges, jigs,
Candidate should have technical strengths in processing, operations, and inspection. Possess the ability to plan and organize work to accomplish assigned tasks.
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems is currently recruiting for a Tool and Gauge Inspector 4 to provide support to our Iuka, MS Team. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. This position is for Iuka, Mississippi.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Successful candidate will work independently to perform a wide range of quality inspection tasks
- →Inspects, tests new and reworked tools, dies, gauges, jigs, and fixtures for conformance to specifications such as dimension, tolerance, and hardness.
- →•Inspects tools in accordance with specifications with locating points, coordinated dimensions, and tooling holes that are at right angles, compound angles, or parallels.
- →Tests units for fit of moving parts and mechanical functioning.
- →Verifies accuracy of measuring instruments such as dial indicators, fixed gauges, height gauges, optical equipment, and electrical and functional gauges using master gauges.
- →May use optical instruments to examine measuring instruments for wear, damage, and defects.
- →Perform Receiving inspections on in-coming tooling.
- →Perform tool inspections on various programs.
- →Performs required inspections in accordance with procedures and planning documentation.
- →Performs required inspections using standard measurement instruments.
- →Routinely coordinates and interfaces inspections with Customer and/or Government Representatives
Requirements
~3 min read- Candidate should have technical strengths in processing, operations, and inspection. Possess the ability to plan and organize work to accomplish assigned tasks. Candidate should have the ability to work multiple programs while maintaining attention to detail.
- Interpret drawings and specifications. Excellent working knowledge and understanding of GD&T and ANSI Y14.5.
- Perform certification review on supplier documentation and issue Authorization to Ship (ATS).
- Be strategic in the identification of technical needs and solutions coupled with a strong program execution focus.
- Possess excellent communication skills and effective interface with Mission Assurance department members, suppliers,
- customers, all other departments within the organization and both technical and non-technical personnel.
- Ability to inspect tools and process thru the Quality Management System (QMS)
- Ability to record detail information accurately, timely and follow instructions.
- Ability to read simple and complex tool designs / drawings.
- Ability to work any shift, overtime, or non-standard work schedule.
- High School Diploma or GED required; 6+ years of Inspecting with mechanical techniques and instruments.
- Experience with Operating Laser Tracker, reading Leica reports and CSV files, Machining, Operation of a CMM.
- Excellent shop math skills in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Ability to travel 25% of the time.
- Must be familiar with standard Mechanical Inspection techniques and tools.
- Experience and familiarity with laser tracker systems.
- Experience with ISO 9000/AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
- Experience with Continuous Improvement/PES techniques.
- Must have good computer skills - MS Office, Costpoint, QTIS, ePic, TCUA.
- Self-Starter and ability to work through an issue to closure
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $70,600–$117,600 a year
- 38% above the $67,995 median for Other jobs on Jobera (130,710 salaries).
- Posted
- 5 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 28, 2026
- First seen
- October 28, 2026
- Last seen
- November 2, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 4
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 40%
- Scored at
- November 2, 2026
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