Quality Inspector - Multi-Site Operations

General Dynamics Electric Boat•North Kingstown, RI

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

As demand for advanced naval technology continues to grow, General Dynamics Electric Boat remains at the forefront of designing, building, and supporting the most advanced submarines in the world. Our work is mission-critical. Every employee plays a direct role in supporting the United States Navy and strengthening national security. We are guided by our core values of valuing each other, behaving with integrity and purpose, and committing ourselves to excellence. To support the next phase of Virginia and Columbia Class submarine construction, Electric Boat is executing a “Build to EB Paper” approach within a Focus Factory environment at supplier facilities. We are seeking Quality Inspectors to support inspection duties at Electric Boat and our supplier facilities throughout the United States. This role requires up to 90% travel to off-site locations where you will verify attributes for welds, structures and components. Candidates will be trained in Quality Control systems, Electric Boat procedures applicable to the work they are performing and Quality Department Instructions. Candidates must work in a collaborative environment to meet all company and organizational goals. This position is to be part of the new Embedded Team, building missile compartment decks, foundation, tanks etc. All successful candidates will be required to maintain a Magnetic Particle certification. Further opportunity for inspection disciplines such as Liquid Penetrant, Pre-Test, Electrical, Mechanical, etc. may be made available once proficiency has been achieved and maintained in Magnetic Particle. Candidates must successfully pass all Mock Audits and oversights to maintain certification. Successful candidates will embody the Electric Boats Core Values, work safely, be responsible for themselves, their peers, the ship and crew who will operate our vessel. This position requires inspectors who perform with integrity and purpose. Our sailors and their families deserve excellence in our workmanship and first-time quality.We are the last line of defense for the integrity of our product.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent OR 2 plus years of related technical experience.
Must be able to obtain & maintain an MT, PT, or ET certification.
Must be able to attain a key department qualification/certification within the first six months after starting as a Quality Inspector.
Ability to grind joints and clear indications as needed throughout inspection process.
Ability to work at heights, tightly confined spaces and in extreme weather conditions.
Possess your own basic hand tools.
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of War.

Nice To Haves

Non-destructive testing experience.
Inspection/quality assurance experience.
Mechanical and Electrical experience.
Pipe hanger installation experience.
Structural experience.
Knowledge of shipboard assemblies, installations, components, and structures.
Metal fabrication experience.
Military shipbuilding experience.
Vocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programs.
Related military/Navy experience.

Responsibilities

Verify attributes for welds, structures and components.
Maintain a Magnetic Particle certification.
Perform inspections in various disciplines such as Liquid Penetrant, Pre-Test, Electrical, Mechanical, etc. once proficiency is achieved.
Pass all Mock Audits and oversights to maintain certification.
Work safely and be responsible for themselves, their peers, the ship and crew.
Perform with integrity and purpose.
Ensure excellence in workmanship and first-time quality.
Perform accurate documentation, record keeping, and archiving.
Verify previous status of work for completion.