Inspection Supervisor

Lockheed Martin; Thomasville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible schedules (4x10)

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Thomasville, GA seeks an Inspection Supervisor to lead the inspection function, coordinate the team, and advance process excellence in aerospace quality. You will oversee receiving inspections and drive compliance with drawings, specifications, and regulatory standards.

The role offers collaboration, career growth, and a strong focus on quality improvements, with flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• 5 years of quality control/inspection experience.
• Experience with inspection procedures and specifications.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple inspection streams.
• Experience with measurement equipment and drawing interpretation.
• Track record of ensuring compliance with specs and regulatory standards.
• Flexible schedule; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating the receiving inspection process.
• Training and developing inspection personnel.
• Conducting audits and performance assessments.
• Assigning work, managing salaries, and disciplinary actions.
• Implementing process improvements to ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements.

Skills

Secret security clearance

Interpersonal skills

Quality inspection experience

Prioritization & multitasking

Analytical problem-solving

Measurement & drawing interpretation

Tools

SAP

Apriso

XRF

SEM/EDS

Job description

Standard Job Description

You will be the Inspection Supervisor for the Inspection Team. Our team is responsible for ensuring product compliance, driving quality improvements, and reducing defects.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Inspection Supervisor you will be responsible for leading the inspection function, coordinating the team, and advancing process excellence.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising and coordinating the receiving inspection process
• Training and developing inspection personnel
• Conducting audits and performance assessments
• Assigning work, managing salaries, and taking recognition/disciplinary actions
• Implementing process improvements to ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is collaborative, results-driven, and passionate about quality. This role offers the opportunity to shape inspection standards, influence continuous improvement, and make a tangible impact on product excellence.

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 located in Thomasville, GA. Discover more about Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/who-we-are/business-areas/missiles-and-fire-control.html?utm_campaign=mfc&utm_term=rm&utm_source=MFC-JobDescriptions-MFC-Business-page-2025&utm_medium=website

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have the ability to obtain a secret security clearance
• Proven interpersonal abilities and effective communication skills.
• Experience in quality control or a related field, with knowledge of inspection procedures and protocols. Experienced professional with 5 years of experience.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple inspection streams, and adapt to schedule changes or overtime demands.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies, issues, make informed decisions.
• Experience with use of common inspection gages and measuring equipment and proficient with drawing and specification interpretation.
• Demonstrated track record of ensuring compliance with specifications, drawings, and regulatory standards.
• Flexibility in work schedule is required; overtime may be necessary to meet mission needs.

Desired Skills

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Lean Manufacturing training.
• Proficiency with visual-inspection equipment, alloy testing using XRF or SEM/EDS analysis instrumentation
• Comfortable working with statistical data and generating trends/reports.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Apriso software.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and statistical quality control (SQC)
• Experience with quality management systems, such as ISO 9001 or AS9100
• Familiarity with industry-specific regulations, such as DCMA regulations
• Experience with supply chain management and purchasing

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $65200.00 - $121200.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow - both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

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.

• 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) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. 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.