Quality Inspector 3

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

3d•$58,000 - $74,000•Onsite

About The Position

Performs required inspections on structural components or systems to ensure conformance with quality requirements for Naval reactor plants and associated systems, supporting ship construction, overhaul, refueling, and repair contracts. The role reports to an Inspection Supervisor and works under general supervision within standardized company and industrial policies and procedures. The inspector makes decisions regarding acceptance or rejection of work and determines the measuring material to be used. The position includes inspecting ship structural components and assemblies, from close-tolerance dimensional checks to general surveillance of work in progress. The inspector reviews work orders, engineering drawings, and specifications, and clarifies inspection requirements with engineering or production personnel when needed. The role also includes maintaining measurement tools, documenting inspection results, identifying quality issues and trends, contributing to corrective actions and process improvements, and coaching Quality Inspector II personnel through briefings and on-the-job training. The work is full-time, first shift, and not eligible for telework. U.S. citizenship is required. The posted salary range is $58,000 to $74,000; final compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. No relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and five years of additional education and/or experience.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to read drawings, rulers, and procedures fluently.
Ability to climb into tanks and other confined spaces and traverse ladders and other staging obstacles.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with engineers, production staff, and management.
Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Construction, carpentry, or fabrication experience.
Experience interpreting blueprints.
Trade experience with X11 (Fitters), X18 (Welders), or X32 (Sheet Metal).

Responsibilities

Inspect structural components and assemblies throughout the ship, including close-tolerance dimensional checks and surveillance of work in progress.
Conduct visual, dimensional, and functional examinations of parts, assemblies, and work-in-process items according to approved procedures, drawings, and specifications.
Review work orders, engineering drawings, and specifications; clarify inspection requirements with engineering or production personnel when needed.
Make decisions regarding acceptance or rejection of work performed and determine the measuring material to be used.
Maintain measurement tools, such as calipers, micrometers, gauges, and rulers, to ensure accuracy.
Record inspection results in inspection reports, data sheets, or electronic quality systems, noting non-conformances, deviations, or trends.
Identify quality issues and trends, suggest process improvements, and participate in root-cause analysis or corrective-action teams.
Coach Quality Inspector II personnel and conduct briefings and on-the-job training.
Propose process changes, work-instruction updates, or automation opportunities based on inspection data trends.
Follow all safety protocols and, when applicable, maintain required security clearances for handling classified or sensitive material.