QUALITY INSPECTOR 3

Huntington Ingalls • Newport News, VA

6d • $58,000 - $74,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs required inspections on structural components and systems to ensure conformance with quality requirements for Naval reactor plants and associated systems in support of ship construction, overhaul, refueling, and repair contracts. The position inspects structural components and assemblies throughout the ship, ranging from close-tolerance dimensional checks to general surveillance of work in progress. It involves decision-making responsibility for accepting or rejecting work and determining the measuring material used. The role reports to an Inspection Supervisor, works under general supervision, and follows standardized company and industrial policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and five years of additional education and/or experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Construction carpentry or fabrication experience and ability to interpret blueprints.
• Trade experience as a fitter (X11), welder (X18), or sheet metal worker (X32).
• Ability to read drawings, rulers, and procedures fluently.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with engineers, production staff, and management.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• 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, and clarify inspection requirements with engineering or production personnel when needed.
• Maintain measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and rulers, to ensure accuracy.
• Record inspection results in inspection reports, data sheets, or electronic quality systems; document non-conformances, deviations, or trends.
• Identify quality issues, 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.
• Identify trends in inspection data and propose process changes, work-instruction updates, or automation opportunities.
• Follow safety protocols and, when applicable, maintain required security clearances for handling classified or sensitive material.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices.
• On-site health centers, telemedicine, wellness resources, and employee assistance programs.
• Savings plan options (401K) and financial education and planning tools.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts.
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
• Educational and training programs for continual career growth.

What This Job Offers

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