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Quality Inspector 2 - Hopkinton MA

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Hopkinton, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026
Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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 β€” 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Quality Inspector 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting the Aircraft Dominance division. This role is located in Hopkinton, MA.

Performs required mechanical inspections on machined parts as well as visual inspections on brazed, plated, and painted assemblies. This job works under general supervision. Work is performed within the confines of standardized Company and industry policies, practices and procedures. This job has decision-making responsibilities with regard to the acceptance or rejection of work and tests performed and the determination of measuring equipment used. Inspections vary from close tolerance dimensional checks to general surveillance of the work in progress.

Roles & Responsibilities

Perform in-process and final inspections and end-item data package review.

Perform detailed mechanical inspections at the piece part level as well as the assembly and sub-assembly level.

Generate nonconformance reports for discrepancies discovered during inspection processes.

Perform internal audits of work areas and processes to ensure compliance with Northrop Grumman QMS procedures & AS9100.

Perform safety audits.

Maintain necessary inspection records.

Oversee Calibration process.

Facilitate Customer Source Inspections.

First Article Inspection Reports per AS9102.

Uphold quality standards and workmanship practices in assigned work centers by learning process specifications and employing quality workmanship standards during everyday job functions.

Auto req ID

472152BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job_Category

Supply Chain

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma and 2 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance, Electrical, or Mechanical field,

Must be able to read engineering documentation and inspect to drawings and parts lists, inspection plans, and supplemental instructions,

Experience in the use of Microsoft applications and ability to learn new computer programs/applications.

Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated Secret Clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

Preferred Qualifications

Associates degree in a STEM discipline.

Working knowledge of SAP MRP system.

Previous Experience Working For An ISO-certified Company.

Primary Level Salary Range: $51,400.00 - $85,600.00

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.

City*

Hopkinton

State*

Massachusetts

Job Code

Supply_Chain Supply_Chain

Affiliate Sponsor

Northrop Grumman

Salary : $51,400 - $85,600

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