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As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for lockheed inspector salary in Decatur, AL is $51,503.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,100.00 and $59,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Lockheed Inspector Salary vs Northrop Grumman Inspector Salary?

AspectLockheed Inspector SalaryNorthrop Grumman Inspector Salary
Average Salary$65,000 - $85,000$63,000 - $83,000
Required CertificationsAS9100, FAA certificationsAS9100, FAA certifications
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, aerospace facilitiesManufacturing, aerospace facilities
Industry UsagePrimarily aerospace and defensePrimarily aerospace and defense

Both Lockheed and Northrop Grumman inspectors typically hold similar certifications and work in aerospace manufacturing environments. Salary differences are minimal, with Lockheed inspectors earning slightly more on average. Both roles are essential in ensuring quality standards in the aerospace industry.

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Quality Engineer Sr - E3

Courtland, AL • On-site

Lockheed Martin Corporation
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees

$85K - $158K/yr

Full-time, Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


Lockheed Martin rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 400 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Standard Job Description
Company Mission & Program Overview
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you
Key Duties & Responsibilities
As a Quality Engineer Sr, you will be a vital part of the manufacturing team that build the Hypersonic Weapon. Your responsibilities will include:
Second Shift -4x10D FLEX- 4 10 hr nights Thu-Sun
• Ensuring product compliance through accurate flow down of Program/Customer requirements and physical configuration audits
• Ensuring non-conformance's are accurately controlled, documented and dispositioned
• Helping resolve technical issues and communicating them back to the program and or Customer
• Helping dive process improvements and cost savings utilizing a continuous improvement mentality
This position will apply also quality principles in the areas of: incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products.
Perform technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures.
Applies quality principles in the areas of: design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation, program performance, reliability, inventory control, and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality for make and/or buy products. Performs technical evaluations including product requirements, specifications, models/designs, drawings and procedures. Collaborates with program management, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and customers on quality related issues to ensure quality standards are in place. Engages in product failure investigations, material review board decisions and corrective/preventive action. Ensures corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and/or are compliant with requirements. Develops strategies and systems designed to improve internal and/or supplier performance and productivity. Evaluates quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts product quality tests, performs statistical analysis to assess products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Engages in supplier selection process and maintain certification programs.
Basic Qualifications
To be successful in this role you will need to possess the following requirements:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in technical discipline (e.g., engineering field) or equivalent discipline (e.g., Chemical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering)
• Knowledge of manufacturing/quality processes and documentation
• Ability to comprehend and interpret drawings, work instructions, schematics, and specifications
• Experience driving robust Corrective Actions Root Cause and Corrective Action
• Demonstrates thorough attention to detail
• Required to work off shifts, overtime and nonstandard work weeks as needed to meet product deliveries
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
Desired Skills
  • Green Belt Trained and/or Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
  • Experience with PR/MRB process (PR/QMRB certification preferred)
  • Understands lean manufacturing and quality optimization in a production environment
  • Experience with SAP, P2P, VECAMS, and data analytics to report trends and achieve results
  • Excellent communication skills to engage the team, customers and senior leader
  • Resourceful self-starter possessing a "learning orientation"
  • Experience working independently with customers and suppliers
  • Missile , Hypersonics, or flight vehicle experience
  • Experience in a Leadership role

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
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.

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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912