Incoming Appraiser General

Standard Job Description

The Incoming Appraisal Process includes, but is not limited to, the following activities:

Identification of supplier material Appraisal of procured material Movement and control of material Control of nonconforming material Control of drawings, documentation and change notices Maintenance and control of measuring and test equipment

Basic Qualifications

An incoming receiving inspector in quality assurance needs a solid foundation in inspection procedures, including the ability to read and interpret purchase orders, specifications, and engineering drawings to ensure that incoming material meets the correct criteria. They must be proficient with measurement and test equipment such as calipers, micrometers, go/no‑go gauges, CMMs, surface‑finish testers, hardness testers, and basic non‑destructive testing methods, and understand statistical sampling plans like ANSI/ASQC Z1.4 or MIL‑STD‑414. Accurate documentation is essential; inspectors should be able to complete receiving inspection reports, non‑conformance reports, and traceability logs, often using electronic QMS tools such as SAP QM, Oracle e‑Business Suite, or MasterControl. Familiarity with relevant quality standards (ISO 9001, AS9100, MIL‑STD‑1913, RoHS, ITAR) and first‑article inspection processes ensures compliance with both internal and external requirements. When defects are found, the inspector must conduct basic root‑cause analysis (5‑Why, Fishbone, Pareto) and initiate corrective‑and‑preventive action (CAPA) documentation to prevent recurrence. Strong written and verbal communication skills help convey findings quickly to engineering, procurement, and production teams while maintaining professional relationships with suppliers. Safety awareness including proper handling of hazardous or delicate components, appropriate PPE, and basic lock‑out/tag‑out practices and protects both personnel and product integrity. Effective time management and organization keep inspection queues flowing, ensuring timely delivery of qualified parts to the production line. Finally, a continuous‑improvement mindset, participating in Kaizen events, Gemba walks, and internal audits, and staying open to new inspection technologies that drives higher accuracy, speed, and cost‑effectiveness throughout the quality assurance process.

Basic:

• Most be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Kneel, Squat, and Bend
• Lift up to 50 pounds

Desired Skills

• Know basic statistics and how to use simple control charts (SPC).
• Be comfortable with newer measuring tools like vision‑system cameras.
• Able to work with Excel (filters, pivot tables) to track defects and trends.
• Understand how to check supplier quality and do first‑article inspections.
• Good at talking with teammates, suppliers, and solving small conflicts.
• Want to keep improving processes (participate in Kaizen or similar activities).
• Able to organize work, keep track of inspections, and meet deadlines.

Interview Questions

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: What process do you use to make sure you don't miss any details before a project is completed?Analytical Ability: Describe a time when you used data to solve a problem. How did you identify which data to use and how to present them?Learning Agility: Tell me about the biggest mistake you have made in a project. What did you learn, and how have you applied that learning to your work since then?Make effective decisions: Tell me about a situation that, if you had not acted immediately, could have turned into a major problem.Be accountable: Describe a time when you encouraged someone to take responsibility for improving their work standards.

Pay Information

• $35.70 - $35.70

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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.