Insp Material Review Board

Lockheed Martin Corp.; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corp. in Stratford, CT seeks an MRB inspector to act as the MRB representative, prepare work agendas, and coordinate reviews of rejected parts and assemblies.

You will determine salvage options using engineering drawings, specifications, and standard repair manuals, expediting dispositions based on shop priority. You will lead junior inspectors, provide on‑site training, and collaborate with engineering, quality, purchasing, and vendors to reduce rejections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED) plus 4 years of formal training in an aircraft‑fabrication trade (e.g., aerospace manufacturing, precision machining).
• Current inspection certification(s) required by inspection management (e.g., FAA‑approved inspector, AS9100/AS9110 auditor).
• Up to 5 years inspecting, analyzing, and dispositioning non‑conforming aerospace parts, preferably in an MRB environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare MRB work agenda and coordinate review of rejected parts, materials, and assemblies.
• Evaluate salvage feasibility and follow standard inspection procedures and quality‑control standards.
• Lead and train inspectors on site and coordinate with engineering, quality, purchasing, and vendors.
• Log, track, and monitor MRB reports and part dispositions; create work‑order operations as needed.

Skills

Analytical judgment

Problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership

MRB tracking systems

Cross functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Root cause analysis

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED + 4 years aircraft fabrication training

Tools

MRB tracking systems

MS Office

ERP systems

Inventory databases

Job description

Standard Job Description

MRB is the inspection representative for the Materials Review Board (MRB). Working in a fast‑paced aerospace shop environment, the incumbent prepares the MRB work agenda, coordinates the review of rejected parts, materials, and assemblies, and makes recommendations for final disposition.

• Technical Knowledge:
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and repair manuals.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments (CMM, micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Familiarity with machining tools and methods, metal processes, sheet‑metal and composite fabrication, and aircraft‑specific materials.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift/handle average‑weight parts, pull items from racks, and stand for extended periods.
• Safety Awareness: Knowledge of EHS regulations and a commitment to safe work practices.
• Act as the inspection representative for the Materials Review Board (MRB).
• Prepare the MRB work agenda and coordinate review of rejected parts, materials, and assemblies.
• Follow standard inspection procedures and quality‑control standards to evaluate the feasibility of salvaging rejected items.
• Serve on the MRB crib, rendering judgments on reliability of salvage and recommended repairs.
• Work from engineering drawings and specifications to verify the correctness of repairs and rejection reports for machines, sheet‑metal, plastic parts, and assemblies.
• Expedite disposition of items based on shop priority.
• Evaluate and consult with MRB members, using precedent and the manual of standard repairs to determine salvage options.
• Direct and instruct level‑grade inspectors; provide on‑site training to supplier or partner inspectors when required.
• Report work progress and any conditions that prevent meeting quantity or quality standards to supervision.
• Coordinate with other team members on NMRR/MRB activities and with the Daily Review Team to ensure corrective actions are documented.
• Use computer systems to log, track, and monitor MRB reports and part dispositions.
• Create work‑order operations as needed; initiate holds on “Carry Forward” disposition work orders.
• Communicate needed report amendments to off‑shift inspectors.
• Pull parts for engineering review and ensure proper documentation/handling of scrap material.
• Coordinate with engineering to determine if scrap can be repurposed as test pieces.
• Work closely with purchasing and shop supervision on repeated vendor or production rejections; help determine root causes to reduce future rejections.
• Liaise with engineering and military quality‑control personnel.
• Prepare reports on scrap and recurring discrepancies for MRB files and disposition.
• Perform other related duties as directed by supervision.
• Contribute to equipment effectiveness by performing operator‑required upkeep.
• Refer unusual conditions to supervision.
• Follow all environmental health and safety (EHS) rules and regulations.
• Segregate waste material and maintain good housekeeping practices.

Standard Job Description

MRB is the inspection representative for the Materials Review Board (MRB). Working in a fast‑paced aerospace shop environment, the incumbent prepares the MRB work agenda, coordinates the review of rejected parts, materials, and assemblies, and makes recommendations for final disposition.

• Technical Knowledge:
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, and repair manuals.
• Proficiency with precision measuring instruments (CMM, micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Familiarity with machining tools and methods, metal processes, sheet‑metal and composite fabrication, and aircraft‑specific materials.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift/handle average‑weight parts, pull items from racks, and stand for extended periods.
• Safety Awareness: Knowledge of EHS regulations and a commitment to safe work practices.
• Act as the inspection representative for the Materials Review Board (MRB).
• Prepare the MRB work agenda and coordinate review of rejected parts, materials, and assemblies.
• Follow standard inspection procedures and quality‑control standards to evaluate the feasibility of salvaging rejected items.
• Serve on the MRB crib, rendering judgments on reliability of salvage and recommended repairs.
• Work from engineering drawings and specifications to verify the correctness of repairs and rejection reports for machines, sheet‑metal, plastic parts, and assemblies.
• Expedite disposition of items based on shop priority.
• Evaluate and consult with MRB members, using precedent and the manual of standard repairs to determine salvage options.
• Direct and instruct level‑grade inspectors; provide on‑site training to supplier or partner inspectors when required.
• Report work progress and any conditions that prevent meeting quantity or quality standards to supervision.
• Coordinate with other team members on NMRR/MRB activities and with the Daily Review Team to ensure corrective actions are documented.
• Use computer systems to log, track, and monitor MRB reports and part dispositions.
• Support CURE‑Team activities.
• Create work‑order operations as needed; initiate holds on “Carry Forward” disposition work orders.
• Communicate needed report amendments to off‑shift inspectors.
• Pull parts for engineering review and ensure proper documentation/handling of scrap material.
• Coordinate with engineering to determine if scrap can be repurposed as test pieces.
• Work closely with purchasing and shop supervision on repeated vendor or production rejections; help determine root causes to reduce future rejections.
• Liaise with engineering and military quality‑control personnel.
• Prepare reports on scrap and recurring discrepancies for MRB files and disposition.
• Perform other related duties as directed by supervision.
• Contribute to equipment effectiveness by performing operator‑required upkeep.
• Refer unusual conditions to supervision.
• Follow all environmental health and safety (EHS) rules and regulations.
• Segregate waste material and maintain good housekeeping practices.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED) plus 4years of formal training in an aircraft‑fabrication trade (e.g., aerospace manufacturing, precision machining).
• Current inspection certification(s) required by inspection management (e.g., FAA‑approved inspector, AS9100/AS9110 auditor).
• Up to 5years inspecting, analyzing, and dispositioning non‑conforming aerospace parts, preferably in an MRB environment.

Desired Skills

• Strong analytical judgment to assess borderline cases and determine salvage feasibility.
• Creative problem‑solving and ingenuity for measuring complex parts and developing repair solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for clear reporting and effective coordination with engineering, quality, purchasing, and vendors.
• Leadership ability to direct junior inspectors and provide training to external inspectors.
• Proficiency with MRB tracking systems, inventory databases, and standard office software (e.g., MSOffice, ERP).
• Collaborative mindset for working with Daily Review Team, CURE Team, and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Keen attention to detail for tolerance checks, material quality verification, and drawing compliance.
• Proactive initiative to identify recurring discrepancies, initiate corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Safety‑first attitude, recognizing and escalating unsafe conditions to protect airworthiness and personnel.

Pay Information

• $49.36 - $52.14

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Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective‑bargaining agreement.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.