• Mechanical Quality Inspection Asc Manager

    Lockheed Martin (Grand Prairie, TX)


    Description:

    You will be the Mechanical Quality Inspection Associate Manager for the Mechanical Quality Inspection team\. Our team is responsible for ensuring the highest‑quality products are delivered to our customers by developing and implementing robust inspection methodologies in a high‑precision machine shop\.

     

    What You Will Be Doing

     

    As the Mechanical Quality Inspection Associate Manager you will be responsible for leading a team of Quality Inspectors, coordinating their development, and partnering with cross‑functional groups to optimize inspection processes\.

    Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

    + Lead a team of Quality Inspectors to develop and implement inspection methodologies, including CMM programs\.

    + Ensure projects are completed on schedule, following established procedures, work plans, and quality standards\.

    + Direct daily operations of the inspection section, providing guidance and support to subordinates as needed\.

    + Review documentation to verify that internal and external manufacturing processes meet quality requirements\.

    + Serve as the internal liaison between inspectors, supervisors, and other functional areas to resolve project‑specific quality issues\.

    Why Join Us

    The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail‑oriented leader with deep machining and inspection expertise\. This role offers the chance to shape quality excellence in a cutting‑edge machine shop, mentor a skilled inspection team, and influence product integrity across the Grand Prairie/Fort Worth region\.

     

    We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options\. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here \(https://lmt\.co/OneLM\-JobDescription\-Benefits\) \.

    Further Information About This Opportunity

    This position is in Dallas\. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location\. \(https://lmt\.co/MFC\-JobDescription\-Dallas\)

    Security Clearance Requirement

    MUST BE A U\.S\. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access\. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance\.

    Basic Qualifications:

    \-Bachelor’s Degree in STEM or above or equivalent experience / combined education

     

    \-Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance

     

    \-Quality experience with an emphasis on machining and inspection

     

    \-Experienced as a team lead and facilitator

     

    \-Ability to interpret drawings and specifications

     

    \-Experience in making risk\-based data driven

     

    decisions

     

    \-Demonstrated presentation skills

    Desired Skills:

    \-Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing \(GD&T\) expertise

     

    \-Coordinate Measuring Machine \(CMM\) programming experience

     

    \-Advanced knowledge of AS9100 standard and

     

    implementation of Quality Management Systems

     

    \-First Article Inspection \(FAI\) experience

     

    \-Special process engineering experience

    \-SAP application experience

    **Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration\.

    **Clearance Level:** Secret

    Other Important Information You Should Know

    **Expression of Interest:** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match\. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings\.

    **Ability to Work Remotely:** Onsite Full\-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility\.

    **Work Schedules:** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees\. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed\. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits\.

    **Schedule for this Position:** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

     

    Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer\. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics\.

     

    The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 \- 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration\.

     

    At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges\. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work\.

     

    With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility\. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work\. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility\.

     

    If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role\. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications\.

     

    **Experience Level:** Experienced Professional

    **Business Unit:** MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

    **Relocation Available:** Possible

    **Career Area:** QA/Test and Inspection

    **Type:** Full\-Time

    **Shift:** First