Quality Assurance Specialist - 30784

HII•Seattle, WA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

HII is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to support shipboard work at its Seattle and Everett, Washington locations. The role supports implementation and oversight of quality policies and procedures, monitors production operations, and conducts tests, inspections, and surveillances onboard customer vessels. The specialist provides guidance to Quality Assurance and Production personnel, supports workforce training, and contributes to the development and execution of procedures aligned with Quality objectives. The position reports to the Pacific Northwest Region Quality Assurance Manager. The role involves reviewing and managing Quality Assurance Workbooks, supporting onboard installation quality documentation, monitoring work in progress, identifying rework, and assisting with investigations and corrective actions. The specialist communicates quality findings and recommendations to customers, senior managers, and internal employees. The position requires travel, including potential travel of up to 25%, and work in shipboard and industrial environments, with possible extended periods aboard ships at sea.

Requirements

High school diploma and 5 years of relevant experience, or an associate degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
May require certification.
Ability to read and interpret ship Installation Drawings and Liaison Action Requests (LARs).
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with customers, senior managers, and company employees to manage and resolve Quality Assurance issues.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, and PDF reader programs such as Adobe Pro and Nuance.
Practical Quality Control testing and inspection experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
Ability to obtain base access credentials within the first 60 days of hire and maintain them throughout employment.
Ability to travel, with possible travel up to 25%.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes weighing at least 30 pounds.
Ability to work and climb on ladders, work in extreme temperatures, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions, and in confined spaces.
Ability to perform duties in conditions that may involve high heat, humidity, noise, dirty environments, working aloft, or working over vessel sides.
May ride ships at sea for extended periods and may be required to wear a respirator.

Nice To Haves

Current or previous NDT Level II Visual Inspection Certification and documented on-the-job training hours.
Strong knowledge of structural system installation, including welding, structural fit-up, and applicable installation standards, including T9074-AD-GIB-010/1688, MIL-STD-1689A, and MIL-STD-22D.
Experience working in Naval Shipyards or military facilities.
Maintenance and repair experience on NAVSEA contracts.
Experience distributing and managing training programs.
Familiarity with NAVSEA Standard Items; TS9090-310 Navy Modernization Program Management and Operations Manual; Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM); S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248; S9074-AR-GIB-010/278; T9074-AS-GIB-010/271; MIL-STD-20335A; and Quality Assurance Workbooks.
Experience installing or inspecting installation of systems or equipment onboard marine vessels.
Experience with electrical and equipment installation on marine vessels.

Responsibilities

Review, update, approve, track, release, and close Quality Assurance Workbooks (QAWB) for installations onboard customer vessels.
Assist in preparing Quality Control Reports for onboard installations.
Conduct Quality Control tests and inspections onboard customer vessels.
Conduct daily quality surveillances of in-process work onboard customer vessels.
Participate as a Quality representative in Quality Committee meetings and may participate in Quality Staff meetings.
Provide guidance and recommendations based on surveillance and other quality metrics to improve onboard installation team performance.
Support workforce training on the Quality Management System (QMS).
Assist in identifying, documenting, and tracking rework within monitored installations.
Lead or assist with fact-finding investigations and develop final investigation reports.
Assist in preparing formal responses to Customer Corrective Action Requests (CARs) and administer CARs through the CAPA Program.
Develop and complete quality reports for distribution to customers, senior managers, and internal employees.