Quality Inspector- 040334

HII•Newport News, VA

26d

About The Position

The Quality Control Inspector provides basic through advanced inspection support for platforms, structures, and components that require formal testing or inspection. The role verifies that work meets technical, procedural, regulatory, NAVSEA, shipyard quality program, and contractual requirements. The inspector serves as a subject matter resource for trades and customers, conducts 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 certifications and qualifications. The role requires interpreting technical documents and drawings, documenting inspection results, identifying and resolving nonconformances, and coordinating with production, engineering, planning, and test organizations. The inspector also supports audits, surveillances, pre-job briefs, and quality reviews, and maintains required certifications and qualifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and up to two years of additional education and/or related experience.
Experience in shipbuilding, repair, nuclear or aviation maintenance, or related industrial testing 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 different levels.

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.
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 as qualifications allow.
Interpret 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 governing documents.
Document inspection results 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 resolution and re-inspection.
Provide oversight for foreign material exclusion, cleanliness, safety, and procedural compliance during work evolutions.
Collaborate with production, engineering, planning, and test organizations to help resolve technical problems that may affect quality or schedule.
Participate in audits, surveillances, pre-job briefs, and quality reviews.
Maintain required certifications and qualifications.