Quality Inspection Supervisor - Grand Prairie, TX

Lockheed Martin•Grand Prairie, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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. What You Will Be Doing 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. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 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. Why Join Us 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 . Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Dallas. Discover more about our Dallas, Texas location. 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.

Requirements

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
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.