RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10 of the TimeDescription
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.
Northrop Grumman Corporation is looking to hire a Dimension Control Technician (DCT) Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Iuka, MS where technology and teamwork come together.
The Dimension Control Technician Level 3/4 will be a responsible for the fabrication and assembly of jigs and fixtures used in the manufacturing process of aerospace components. They play a crucial role in ensuring that parts are produced with the highest level of precision and quality, as well as meeting customer specifications and industry standards. Technicians responsibilities will include laying out, fabricating and assembling a variety of standard and nonstandard major jigs, fixtures, tool masters, master tooling gauges, and related tooling involving compound angels and complex contours where the establishment and coordination to exacting tolerances of numerous tooling holes and reference points between several planes are required. Plans work to be performed and determines methods and sequence of operations working from tool design drawings or own designs. Sets up and operates optical instruments to check overall and detailed alignment, fit, or adjustment of assemblies. Develops and designs holding devices and jig and fixture details. Prepares operational sequences and shop drawings covering parts fabrication and assembly to be performed by others. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
This position may be filled as a Level 3 or Level 4 based on the qualifications outlined below.
Basic Qualifications:
Dimension Control Tech Level 3:
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent with 4 years of experience in tool building and/or laser tracking and/or machinist experience and/or welding and/or repair work.
Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secrete Clearance and Special Program Access (PAR) per company and business needs.
Experience with assorted Computer-Aided Measurement Systems (C.A.M.S.) and/or Laser Tracking Interferometer or non-Interferometer Systems (FARO-LEICA-API);
Experience with multiple computer aided metrology systems such as laser trackers, articulated arms, scanners 6DoF (Six Degree of Freedom) etc.
Experience with computer aided graphic interfaces (Verisurf X, SA and Maya matrix, Build!IT, Polyworks).
Experience in data collection for the Validation/Verification of Tooling and Production Engineering. Coordination with Manufacturing. Engineering, Quality, and Tool Design to interpret, analyze, and advise on the data results.
Experience in Microsoft Office suite.
Dimension Control Tech Level 4:
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent with 6 years of experience in tool building and/or laser tracking and/or machinist experience and/or welding and/or repair work.
Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secrete Clearance and Special Program Access (PAR) per company and business needs.
Experience with assorted Computer-Aided Measurement Systems (C.A.M.S.) and/or Laser Tracking Interferometer or non-Interferometer Systems (FARO-LEICA-API);
Experience with multiple computer aided metrology systems such as laser trackers, articulated arms, scanners 6DoF (Six Degree of Freedom) etc.
Experience with computer aided graphic interfaces (Verisurf X, SA and Maya matrix, Build!IT, Polyworks).
Experience in data collection for the Validation/Verification of Tooling and Production Engineering. Coordination with Manufacturing. Engineering, Quality, and Tool Design to interpret, analyze, and advise on the data results.
Experience in Microsoft Office suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with inspection, maintenance/repair, testing and optical and mechanical alignment/adjustment of laser modules and laser tracking systems.
Experience with calibration/compensation of instrument to ensure quality measurements.
Experience with computer aided graphic interfaces (Verisurf X, SA and Maya matrix, Build!IT, Polyworks).
Experience in data collection for the Validation/Verification of Tooling and Production Engineering. Coordination with Manufacturing. Engineering, Quality, and Tool Design to interpret, analyze, and advise on the data results.
Experience with assembly tooling and/or composite tooling.
Knowledge of Theodolite systems, Photogrammetric laser radar systems, laser scanning systems and articulating arms.
Ability to communicate/interface with multiple levels, such as Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Tool Design to interpret, analyze, and advise on the data results.
Experience in 3D modeling systems (CATIA UG, V5, R22).
Experience in reverse engineering and model building from collected data
Active U.S. Government Clearance
Active Special Program Access (PAR)
Primary Level Salary Range: $59,400.00 - $99,000.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $70,600.00 - $117,600.00
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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.