JOB ID: 732326BR
Date posted: Jun. 17, 2026
Description:
We are Lockheed Martin
This position will work in Quality Control in Marietta, GA, to support all aspects of the C-130J build cycle to include assembly, structural repairs on sub or major assemblies, and functional checks.
- This position is responsible for ensuring QA policies, procedures, and practices are followed and executed correctly to company and regulatory standards
- Initiates, reviews, analyzes, and reports on quality-related data/metrics from production, service, supplier, or process improvement activities and analyzes using statistical techniques
- Interfaces as needed with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor, and subcontractor representatives to ensure process requirements are met
- Facilitate customer presentations for Mandatory Government Inspections (MGI) and/or Safety of Flight activities (SOF)
- Conduct surveillance audits for compliance to the C-130 Quality Management System
- Responsible for developing and coordinating defect containment actions
- Collaborate with Quality Engineering on the root cause of defects and development of robust corrective actions.
- Provide mentorship and on-the-job training related to quality control methods, techniques, and tools to the inspectors and/or quality control workforce
- Review completed assembly, process, test, mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical quality records to determine data accuracy, acceptability, and completeness
- Manages the quality records control process to assure adequate accountability and traceability
- As required, the scope of work may span across shifts.
A level 3 employee Typically has 5 - 10 years of professional experience.
** This role may require support on Swing Shift (Between 3:45PM- 2:15AM)**
What’s In It For You
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
- Medical
- Dental
- 401k
- Paid time off
- Work/life balance
- Career development
- Mentorship opportunities
- Rewards & recognition
Marietta, GA
This position is in Marietta, GA Discover Marietta.
Basic Qualifications:
- Experience in aircraft manufacturing
- Surveillance or auditing experience in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to read and understand technical requirements (e.g., specifications, engineering drawings, work orders, technical orders, technical publications, etc)
- Ability to interface in a cross-functional environment (e.g., engineering, quality, production, supply chain, program office)
- Self-starter with knowledge and understanding of quality processes and disciplines
- Experience with DCMA customer interface or communication
- Previous experience working with data and developing metrics
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.
Desired Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing or related engineering discipline
- Strong working knowledge of industry standards such as AS9100, ISO9001, 8210, etc.
- Experience as a team lead gathering and/or analyzing data to solve technical/process problems or develop a surveillance plan
- Experience utilizing precision measuring tools and inspection equipment
- Familiarity with Customer Presentations (DCMA) and or Safety of Flight inspections on the C130J or similar military aircraft
- Working knowledge of EDW, DIMS, Apriso, and SFM systems
Clearance Level:
None
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level:
Experienced Professional
Business Unit:
AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available:
Possible
Career Area:
QA/Test and Inspection
Type:
Full-Time
Shift:
First
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
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