Inspector - Mobile, AL

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Mobile, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As demand for advanced naval technology continues to grow, General Dynamics Electric Boat remains at the forefront of designing, building, and supporting the most advanced submarines in the world. Our work is mission-critical. Every employee plays a direct role in supporting the United States Navy and strengthening national security. We are guided by our core values of valuing each other, behaving with integrity and purpose, and committing ourselves to excellence. As Electric Boat continues to support construction of the VIRGINIA Class and COLUMBIA submarine programs, our Quality Organization plays a critical role in ensuring every component meets the highest standards of safety, performance, and reliability. To support the next phase of Virginia and Columbia Class submarine construction, Electric Boat is executing a “Build to EB Paper” approach within a Focus Factory environment at supplier facilities. We are seeking motivated candidates to perform inspection duties throughout the offsite locations, which will include verifying attributes for welds, structures and components. Candidates will be trained in Quality Control systems, Electric Boat procedures applicable to the work they are performing and Quality Department Instructions.Candidates must work in a collaborative environment to meet all company and organizational goals. This position is to be part of the new Embedded Team in Mobile, AL building missile compartment decks, foundation, tanks etc. All successful candidates will be required to maintain a Magnetic Particle certification. Further opportunity for inspection disciplines such as Liquid Penetrant, Pre-Test, Electrical, Mechanical, etc. may be made available once proficiency has been achieved and maintained in Magnetic Particle. Candidates must successfully pass all Mock Audits and oversights to maintain certification. Successful candidates will embody the Electric Boats Core Values, work safely, be responsible for themselves, their peers, the ship and crew who will operate our vessel. This position requires inspectors who perform with integrity and purpose. Our sailors and their families deserve excellence in our workmanship and first-time quality.We are the last line of defense for the integrity of our product. This position is located in Mobile, Alabama. Relocation package will be offered to eligible candidate.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be able to obtain an MT, PT, or ET certification.
Must be able to attain a key department qualification/certification within the first six months after starting as Quality Inspector.
Ability to grind joints and clear indications as needed throughout inspection process.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, weld symbols and diagrams.
Basic mathematical skills.
Ability to work at heights, tightly confined spaces and in extreme weather conditions.
Possess your own basic hand tools.
Must be able to work all shifts, extended weekdays, and weekends, and travel to offsite locations as required.
Travel expectancy could be up to 40% as needed for support of other facilities.

Nice To Haves

Non-destructive testing experience.
Inspection/quality assurance experience.
Mechanical and Electrical experience.
Pipe hanger installation experience.
Structural experience.
NACE Certified.
Metal fabrication experience.
Military shipbuilding experience.
Completion of Vocational, Technical, Community College or Apprentice programs.
Knowledge of shipboard assemblies, installations, components and structures.
Related military/Navy experience.

Responsibilities

Perform inspection duties throughout offsite locations, verifying attributes for welds, structures and components.
Maintain a Magnetic Particle certification.
Work in a collaborative environment to meet company and organizational goals.
Perform with integrity and purpose.
Accurate documentation, record keeping, and archiving along with verifying previous status of work for completion is a critical job function.