Quality Assurance Inspector I
About The Position
Performs inspections and other quality assurance functions required to substantiate conformance to shipbuilding and repair drawings, specifications, and contract requirements. Conducts audit, surveillance, drafts reports, reviews technical documentation and performs other quality related administrative tasks in all phases and stages of ship construction and/or repair. Reports to Supervisor or Manager of Quality Assurance. Maintains internal contacts with Purchasing, Warehousing, Safety, Production, and Engineering. Outside contacts include equipment vendors, customers, regulatory agencies and SupShip/MSC/Navy personnel.
Requirements
- High School education or equivalent
- Zero to four (0 – 4) years of Quality Assurance or related experience
- Ability to develop technical knowledge of ship construction and repair processes including welding, structural, machinery, electrical piping, ventilation, flushing and develop familiarity with various measuring instruments related to inspections.
- Computer literate; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and IFS Quality Modules a plus
- Good written and verbal communication skills, integrity, presentation skills, problem solving skills
- Positive attitude and determination to help others required
- Able to learn to read and understand blueprints, standard/specifications, regulatory body requirements, and ship specifications
- Must be a team player
Nice To Haves
- Additional technical education or college education a plus
- Knowledge of shipbuilding and repair operations a plus
Responsibilities
- Perform basic inspection of shipbuilding and ship repair work in accordance with established policies to ensure compliance with technical requirements
- Ensure correct materials and proper fabrication and installation procedures are utilized during production processes
- Evaluate results from tests and inspections to determine acceptability with assistance as needed
- Basic understanding and ability to research technical documents including engineering drawings, specifications, standards, test procedures, work instructions, NAVSEA Standard Items, and contract requirements
- Basic understanding of the usage of calibrated equipment and ability to validate calibration of equipment, gauges, and tools used in production and inspection in accordance with established policies
- Basic ability to recognize and document nonconformance’s per company policy
- Basic understanding of root cause analysis, corrective action, and preventative action practices
- Ability to learn and perform process audits and surveillances
- Drafts, reviews, and/or submits QA reports and technical documents
- Actively participates in implementing and monitoring continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, improve quality, reduce cycle time, and reduce costs
- Brings complex issues to the attention of Supervision
- Performs other Quality Assurance tasks as assigned by supervisor/manager
Benefits
- medical & dental insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- flexible spending accounts/HSAs
- life and disability insurance
- company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO)
- wellness coaching
- onsite health services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
