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Quality Receiving Inspector 3 - 2nd Shift

Northrop Grumman logoNorthrop Grumman$52,700–$87,900/yrApopka, FL, United StatesFull timePosted 3w ago
  • Evenings
  • US citizenship
  • Secret clearance
  • IPC-A-610

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This posting states $52.7k–$87.9k a year. Open quality engineer jobs in Florida post a median of $134k a year, the middle half $101k–$150k, across 29 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post.

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About the job

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have a lot of 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for a 2nd Shift-Quality Receiving Inspector 3 to support the Inspection team located in Apopka, FL. The selected candidate will perform Receiving Inspection, in-process and final inspections on mechanical parts, assemblies, and / or subassemblies in accordance with applicable internal and external standards.

The Inspector must have the ability to read / interpret engineering drawings and specifications and contractual language. The candidate must have experience using various inspection tools, such as micrometers and calipers. Experience of applicable industry standards like IPC-A-610, or equivalent is highly desired.

The ideal candidate will have experience performing inspections in manufacturing mechanical with proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel.

This role is 100% onsite and 2nd Shift. ## Roles and Responsibilities - Clearly, accurately, and concisely communicate potential defects to quality engineers for disposition. - Identify trending defects not limited to single product or program. - Inspects, verifies, and validates parts and assemblies of mechanical, electrical, optical, structural components or systems meet engineering and program requirements. - Work after rework, adjustment, or repair. - Monitors and verifies that product quality is in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, and other control procedures. - Reads and interprets blueprints, diagrams, and specifications. - Maintains necessary inspection documentation, writes inspection reports, and enters inspection data and defect information into a computer database. - Frequently interfaces with internal teams across the organization and external customers and contacts. - Participates in team activities and provides expertise and guidance for effective problem-resolution. - Audits processes and activities in accordance with documented procedures. ## Basic Qualifications - High school diploma and 4 years of relevant mechanical inspection experience. - Experience working with performance & inspection documents - Proficient in reading drawings, manufacturing and test documentation - Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO9001 Quality Management Systems - Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret Security clearance - US Citizenship required ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience and ability to cross train in multiple work centers Primary Level Salary Range: $52,700.00 - $87,900.00 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.

From Northrop Grumman's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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