QA Inspector

Lockheed Martin; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Mechanical Inspector to ensure parts and assemblies meet contractual requirements through first article, in-process and final inspections using drawings, MIL specs, wire connection lists, and precision measuring tools.

You will document defects, disposition non-conforming material, and communicate results for root cause analysis and corrective actions while working with a team under minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret detailed Drawings/Wire Connection Lists/Military Specifications.
• Proficient in the use of hand precision measuring tools.
• Ability to identify and disposition non conforming material.
• Ability to understand and identify workmanship deviations from requirements.
• Familiarity with the use of PC based applications used in defect reporting.
• US citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of parts and assemblies to contractual requirements.
• Perform first article, in-process and final mechanical inspections.
• Use drawings, MIL specs, wire connection lists, and measuring tools.
• Document defects and disposition non-conforming material.
• Communicate results for root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• May be required to climb to perform responsibilities.

Skills

Read/interpret drawings

Disposition non-conforming material

Identify workmanship deviations

PC-based defect reporting

US citizenship

Security clearance eligibility

Tools

Measuring tools

PC-based defect reporting

Job description

Standard Job Description

Ensure the compliance of parts and assemblies to contractual requirements by performing first article, in process and final mechanical inspection through the use of drawings, processes, wire connection lists, mil specs and work instructions in conjunction with hand tools and measuring equipment. Properly document and disposition defects found during mechanical inspections and communicate results to the responsible activities for use in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. Familiarity with the use of PC based applications used in defect reporting. Interpret and execute working level policies and procedures to ensure contractual and ethical compliance. Assist in the identification, documentation, control and disposition of non conforming material. Ability to work in a team environment with minimal supervision. May be requested to climb to perform their job responsibilities.

US citizenship is required.

This position is contingent on contract award and funding which is August 2026

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Basic Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret detailed Drawings/Wire Connection Lists/Military Specifications.
• Proficient in the use of hand precision measuring tools.
• Ability to identify and disposition non conforming material.
• Ability to understand and identify workmanship deviations from requirements.
• Familiarity with the use of PC based applications used in defect reporting.
• US citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Desired Skills

• Ability to read and interpret detailed Drawings/Wire
• Connection Lists/Military Specifications

Pay Information

• $35.00 - $35.00

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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.

• 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.