Quality Inspection Supervisor - Grand Prairie, TX

Basic Qualifications

• STEM degree at Bachelor's level or above or equivalent experience/combined education
• Experience working in Production environment within a Manufacturing/Quality Assurance department
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams, demonstrating ability to interact with technical, non‑technical, and business staff at all levels
• Experience with/working knowledge of Manufacturing execution/reporting Systems including ERP/MRP/Factory management systems
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn additional computer systems
• Experience generating and utilizing metrics to drive data‑based decisions
• Ability to obtain a clearance

You will be the Quality Inspection Supervisor for the Quality Assurance Inspection Team. Our team safeguards product integrity by inspecting specifications, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring that customers receive flawless results.

As the Quality Inspection Supervisor you will lead a crew of non‑exempt inspectors, overseeing recruitment, training, performance evaluation, and day‑to‑day task assignment. You’ll keep the schedule tight, the workflow smooth, and the team focused on meeting critical production milestones while collaborating closely with peers and senior leaders.

• Directly supervising a team of inspectors, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
• Managing the full employee life‑cycle: recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance reviews.
• Maintaining accurate work schedules to meet production deadlines.
• Enforcing compliance with product specifications and quality standards.
• Continuously seeking ways to improve inspection procedures and overall team effectiveness.

The ideal candidate is collaborative, decisive, and passionate about quality excellence. This role offers the chance to shape inspection processes, mentor a skilled team, and make a tangible impact on product reliability.

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.

This position is in Dallas.

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• STEM degree at Bachelor's level or above preferred
• Understanding of Quality Assurance/Inspection concepts
• ISO/AS9100 knowledge/experience
• Knowledge of company policies
• Experience with Company/Union Agreements
• Customer relationship skills
• Full Spectrum Leadership Skills
• Experience working in a Union Environment
• Excellent communication and team building skills

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:
No telecommuting. Employee will work on‑site full‑time. Multiple shifts available.

Work schedule:

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to 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.

This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Secret

LMCareers Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Department: C3M7000163:

INSPECTION MGMT

Job Class: QA/Test and Inspection

Job Category:
Experienced Professional

City, State:
Grand Prairie, TX 75051

Virtual: no

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available:
Possible

Req Type:
Full‑Time

Direct/Indirect:
Direct

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