Quality Inspector - Jacksonville, Florida/BAE

General Dynamics Electric Boat•Jacksonville, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking Quality Inspectors to support Virginia and Columbia Class submarine construction as part of a new Embedded Team building missile compartment decks, foundations, tanks, and related work. The role supports a “Build to EB Paper” approach in a Focus Factory environment at Electric Boat and supplier facilities. Inspectors verify attributes of welds, structures, and components, help ensure work meets quality and safety standards, and document and verify work status. Candidates will be trained in applicable Quality Control systems, Electric Boat procedures, and Quality Department Instructions. Successful candidates must obtain and maintain a Magnetic Particle (MT), Liquid Penetrant (PT), or Eddy Current (ET) certification as applicable, pass required mock audits and oversight, and attain a key department qualification or certification within six months. Further inspection disciplines may become available after proficiency is achieved and maintained. The position’s home location is BAE in Jacksonville, Florida, or the Electric Boat facility closest to the selected candidate’s primary residence. Approximately 10% of work is performed from the assigned home location; travel to Electric Boat and supplier facilities throughout the United States may reach 90%, with trips ranging from one week to a few months. Relocation assistance may be offered to eligible candidates.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or at least two years of related technical experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain an MT, PT, or ET certification.
Ability to attain a key department qualification or certification within the first six months as a Quality Inspector.
Ability to grind joints and clear indications as needed during inspection.
Ability to work all shifts, extended weekdays, and weekends; shift flexibility is required at times.
Ability to travel to off-site locations as needed, with travel expectancy up to 90%.
Ability to work at heights, in tightly confined spaces, and in extreme weather conditions.
Accurate documentation, record keeping, archiving, and verification of prior work status.
Possess basic hand tools.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of War.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
Effective note-taking and documentation skills.
Adaptability to switch between jobs as business needs dictate.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Positive, self-motivated attitude and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
Basic mathematical skills.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including climbing, crawling, kneeling, light and medium lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, and twisting; color vision is also required.
Ability to work in listed environmental conditions, including acids or alkalis, cold, dry, dusty, fumes, hot, indoor and outdoor settings, noise, oily conditions, and wet conditions.

Nice To Haves

Non-destructive testing experience.
Inspection or quality assurance experience.
Mechanical or electrical experience.
Pipe hanger installation experience.
Structural experience.
Knowledge of shipboard assemblies, installations, components, and structures.
Metal fabrication experience.
Military shipbuilding experience.
Education or training through vocational, technical, or community colleges, or apprentice programs.
Related military or Navy experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect welds, structures, and components at Electric Boat and supplier facilities.
Support submarine construction work, including missile compartment decks, foundations, and tanks.
Follow applicable Quality Control systems, Electric Boat procedures, and Quality Department Instructions.
Maintain required inspection certification and pass mock audits and oversight.
Grind joints and clear indications as needed during the inspection process.
Document, record, and archive inspection information accurately, and verify prior work status for completion.
Work collaboratively to meet company and organizational goals and support priority work at Focus Factory sites.
Travel to off-site locations as required, potentially for periods ranging from one week to a few months.
Work safely and take responsibility for the quality and integrity of the product.