Quality Assurance Inspector Specialist - 1st Shift

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Greenville
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description You will be the Quality Assurance Inspector for the F-16 Production Team. Our team is responsible for inspecting and validating mechanic work and processes. What You Will Be Doing As a Quality Assurance Inspector you will be responsible for the following tasks: - Use predetermined methods to validate in-process and completed product such as electronic, mechanical, structural, and powerplant units and subsystems. - Utilize blueprints, diagrams, and technical orders to validate specifications and assembly build-up. - Utilize dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, and borescopes to evaluate aircraft/part serviceability. - Work with the customer to present validated work for their approval and final buy-off. - Review documents for accuracy and completeness. - Generate discrepancy reports for identified flaws, internal defects and incorrect work. Candidate must be willing to work a First shift position on a 4x10A work schedule What’s In It For You: 3 day weekends every weekend! From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, href=https://www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/working-herebenefits>Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. This position is in Greenville, SC Discover Greenville. 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 8 years or more of demonstrated experience as an Aircraft Mechanic/Assembler/Inspector. Candidate must have experience with reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications and/or Aircraft drawings. Airframe/APG/Electrical/Flight line experience. Experience with precision measuring equipment, such as, but not limited to calipers, ball gauges, micrometers, tensiometers, and coating thickness gauges. Desired skills F-16 manufacturing or maintenance experience. Previous Inspection/Quality Control Experience. Computer skills to include Word, Excel, SAP, Solumina, SFM and APRISO/QADS. Experience with determining root cause(s) and corrective action Familiar with Tool Control and FOD prevention. Experience with technical writing for drafting non-conformance documents that require disposition. 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. Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

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