Quality Inspector 3- 30659

HII•Newport News, VA

14h

About The Position

The Quality Control Inspector 3 provides basic to advanced inspection support for platforms, structures, and components requiring formal testing or inspection. The role ensures that work meets technical, procedural, and regulatory requirements in accordance with NAVSEA standards, shipyard quality programs, and contractual obligations. The inspector serves as a subject matter resource for trades and customers, performs basic through complex tests and inspections with minimal supervision, and supports resolution of quality issues affecting safety, schedule, and compliance. Inspections may cover mechanical, electrical, piping, structural, and nuclear-related work, depending on the inspector’s certifications and qualifications. The position requires working independently in shipboard and industrial settings, maintaining required certifications and qualifications, and coordinating with production, engineering, planning, and test organizations. Travel may be required within and outside the continental United States, and the employee may ride ships at sea for extended periods.

Requirements

High school diploma and 5–6 or more years of relevant experience, or an associate degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
May require certification.
Experience in shipbuilding, repair, nuclear or aviation maintenance, or related industrial tests and inspections.
Strong understanding of quality processes, shipboard systems, and shipyard trades.
Ability to read and interpret complex technical documents and engineering drawings.
Working knowledge of NAVSEA requirements, quality assurance principles, and shipyard work control processes.
Proficiency in inspection documentation systems and QA recordkeeping.
Ability to work independently in shipboard environments.
Effective communication skills and ability to interface across internal organizations and at different levels.
Ability to lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes, with a minimum weight requirement of 30 pounds.
Ability to climb and work on ladders, in extreme temperatures, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions, and in confined spaces.
Ability to perform duties in high heat, humidity, noise, and dirty conditions, including working aloft or over vessel sides.
May need to ride ships at sea for extended periods and may be required to wear a respirator.
Travel may be required within and outside the continental United States.

Nice To Haves

Prior test and inspection experience on various platforms during CNO maintenance availability periods.
Knowledge of nuclear work controls, Formal/Controlled Work Packages (FWP/CWPs), JFMM requirements, and cleanliness controls.
Experience supporting hydrostatic, operational, system restoration, torque/tension, or other tests.
Familiarity with corrective action programs and root cause analysis.
NDT Inspector Level II certification in one or more of VT, PT, or MT methods.
Qualification as a Welding Workmanship Inspector (WWI).

Responsibilities

Perform in-process, final, and surveillance inspections on systems, structures, and components, including mechanical, electrical, piping, structural, and nuclear-related work, depending on certification and qualifications.
Interpret and apply drawings, procedures, controlled work packages, test requirements, technical manuals, and other technical work documents.
Verify compliance with NAVSEA Standard Items, technical specifications, weld procedures, material requirements, and other governing documents.
Document inspection results clearly and accurately in applicable records, forms, and electronic systems, including QA records, LARs, SFs, and Condition Reports.
Identify, classify, and document nonconformances; support corrective action development and ensure proper resolution and re-inspection.
Provide oversight for adherence to foreign material exclusion, cleanliness, safety, and procedural requirements during work evolutions.
Collaborate with production, engineering, planning, and test organizations to help resolve technical problems affecting quality or schedule.
Participate in audits, surveillances, pre-job briefs, and quality reviews.
Maintain required certifications and qualifications.

Benefits

Best-in-class medical, dental, and vision plan choices.
Wellness resources.
Employee assistance programs.
Savings Plan Options (401(k)).
Financial planning tools.
Life insurance.
Employee discounts.
Paid holidays and paid time off.
Tuition reimbursement.
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
Competitive benefits and educational and training programs for continual career growth.