Mechanical Inspection Supervisor

Lockheed Martin•Grand Prairie, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Inspection Supervisor for the Dallas Mechanical Quality team. Our team safeguards product integrity by inspecting specifications, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring that customers receive flawless results. As the Mechanical Quality Inspection Supervisor you will lead a crew of non-exempt inspectors overseeing recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and day-to-day task assignments. 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. The ideal candidate is collaborative, results‑driven, and experienced in quality‑inspection leadership. This role offers direct impact on product quality, the opportunity to lead a skilled team, and high visibility with senior leadership—making it a standout position for professionals who thrive on excellence and continuous improvement. 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. 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 a production environment within a Manufacturing/Quality Assurance Dept
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/report 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 security 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 skillls
Full Spectrum Leadership Skills
Experience working in a Union Environment
Excellent communication and team building skills

Responsibilities

Directly supervising a team on inspectors, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress
Managing the full employee life-cycle: recruiting, selecting, onboarding, training, and conducting performance reviews
Maintaining accurate work scheduled and ensuring optimal workflow to meet production deadlines
Enforcing compliance with product specifications and quality standards
Handling recognition, salary adjustments, and disciplinary actions in a fair and consistent manner
Troubleshooting process-driven issues of limited scope and providing on-the-spot guidance
Acting as the liaison between your team and senior personnel on significant quality matters
Participating in daily operations when needed to keep critical scheduled on track
Continuously seeking way to improve inspection procedures and overall team effectiveness