**Description:** You will be the Mechanical Quality Inspection Associate Manager for the Grand Prairie, Texas team\. Our team develops and implements robust inspection methodologies to deliver high\-quality products to customers\. **What You Will Be Doing** As the Mechanical Quality Inspection Associate Manager, you will lead a team of Quality Inspectors to ensure compliance with specifications\. You will drive quality excellence, leveraging your machining and inspection expertise to identify and mitigate risks, and collaborate with cross\-functional teams to optimize quality processes\. Your responsibilities will include: \- Leading a team to develop and implement inspection methodologies and processes \- Ensuring projects are completed on schedule and following established procedures \- Providing direction and assistance to subordinates as required \- Reviewing documentation to ensure quality standards are met \- Serving as a liaison with internal teams and stakeholders **Why Join Us** We're looking for a collaborative and results\-driven leader passionate about quality excellence\. You should have a strong background in quality engineering, machining, and inspection, with experience leading teams and driving process improvements\. If you're a motivated and innovative leader looking for a challenging role, we encourage you to apply\. Note: This position requires U\.S\. citizenship and the ability to obtain a secret clearance\. 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\. **Basic Qualifications:** \-Bachelor’s Degree in STEM or above or equivalent experience / combined education \-Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance \-Quality experience with an emphasis on machining and inspection \-Experienced as a team lead and facilitator \-Ability to interpret drawings and specifications \-Experience in making risk\-based data driven decisions \-Demonstrated presentation skills **Desired Skills:** \-Bachelor's Degree or higher in STEM related field preferred\. \-Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing \(GD&T\) expertise \-Coordinate Measuring Machine \(CMM\) programming experience \-Advanced knowledge of AS9100 standard and implementation of Quality Management Systems \-First Article Inspection \(FAI\) experience \-Special process engineering experience \-SAP application experience **Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration\. **Clearance Level:** Secret **Other Important Information You Should Know** **Expression of Interest:** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match\. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings\. **Ability to Work Remotely:** Onsite Full\-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility\. **Work Schedules:** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees\. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed\. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits\. **Schedule for this Position:** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week **Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer\. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics\.** **The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 \- 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration\.** At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges\. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work\. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility\. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work\. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility\. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role\. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications\. **Experience Level:** Experienced Professional **Business Unit:** MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL **Relocation Available:** Possible **Career Area:** QA/Test and Inspection **Type:** Full\-Time **Shift:** First