Quality Assurance Specialist – NDT

Venture Dynamics • Norfolk, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Venture Dynamics is hiring a Quality Assurance Specialist – NDT to perform quality assurance inspections and non-destructive testing aboard vessels supporting ship repair operations. This position inspects structural, piping, and welding work for compliance with applicable specifications, drawings, procedures, and quality requirements. The role requires hands-on NDT experience and knowledge of shipboard structures, welding processes, and quality assurance systems. Assignments are project-based and may continue based on performance and contract demand, with the potential for long-term placement or permanent hire with select clients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of related technical experience.
• Documentation supporting qualification requirements for VT, PT, UT, and MT non-destructive testing methods.
• Must meet Level II requirements in at least three NDT testing techniques.
• Knowledge of shipboard structures and systems.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading and interpretation and quality assurance systems.
• Ability to operate or learn applicable inspection equipment, including magnetic yokes, ultrasonic equipment, magnifiers, machinist's rules, Bridge Cam gauges, and fillet gauges.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• ASNT certification.
• Previous NDT experience in the ship repair industry.
• Documented ultrasonic testing experience.
• Knowledge of welding processes.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance audits and inspections of welding, fitting, and pipefitting work to verify compliance with approved procedures, materials, processes, drawings, and technical instructions.
• Perform non-destructive testing on structural and piping components in accordance with applicable NAVSEA specifications, blueprints, and work procedures.
• Conduct VT, PT, MT, and UT inspections, including structural and piping fit-up and final weld inspections as required.
• Schedule and conduct preliminary and final NDT checkpoints and document inspection findings and test results.
• Observe subcontractor NDT inspections and review applicable welding and NDT procedures for compliance.
• Record, organize, and evaluate test results and prepare accurate NDT and quality assurance inspection reports.
• Maintain NDT equipment and verify proper calibration before performing inspections.
• Coordinate with production and project personnel to identify workmanship concerns and support resolution of quality issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED