Tool and Gauge Inspector Level 3
United States-Utah-Clearfield$62.7k–$105kPosted Jul 21, 2026
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
## 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.
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Tool and Gauge Inspector – Level 3 to join our team in located in Clearfield UT. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
• Candidate should have technical strengths in processing, operations, and inspection. Possess the ability to plan and organize work in order 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 inspection, certification review at supplier and inspect 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 record detail information accurately, timely and follow instructions.
This position will work a 4/10 schedule, with every Friday off.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Successful candidate will work independently to perform a wide range of quality inspection tasks.
• Perform Quality Process Assessments.
• Perform visual, in-process and final dimensional inspections on tightly tolerance piece parts, subassemblies and final assemblies in the Receiving Quality Control area.
• 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.
Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
* High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
* Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
* Must be familiar with standard Mechanical Inspection techniques and tools.
* Must be D-5 programed certified Tool and Gauge inspector.
* Experience with ISO 9000/AS9100 Quality Management Systems.
* Experience with Continuous Improvement/PES techniques.
* Must have good computer skills - MS Office, Costpoint, QMIS, Tcua , Nautilus.
* Must be able to operate a CMM.
* Must be able to operate a Laser tracker.
* Must be able to operate a Creaform system.
* Self Starter and ability to work through an issue to closure.
* Must be able to operate a forklift and crane.
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https://www.northropgrumman.com/space
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