Structural Quality Inspector 4

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA

3d•$69,000 - $88,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Structural Quality Inspector serves as a subject matter expert in their area of responsibility and performs inspections of parts, assemblies, and work-in-process items in accordance with approved procedures, drawings, and specifications. The role ensures compliance with non-nuclear or other regulated standards and may require inspections in any area of responsibility. The inspector interprets engineering drawings, specifications, and technical data packages, defines inspection scope and acceptance criteria for new designs and major modifications, and approves inspection plans and work instructions. The position is responsible for complete, accurate, and traceable inspection documentation, including inspection records, eIRs, ERs, reports, and audit findings. It maintains inspection procedures and tools, identifies quality issues and trends, leads investigations into recurring defects, and develops and verifies corrective actions. The inspector also coaches Quality Inspector II–III personnel and provides briefings and on-the-job training. The role requires independent work and collaboration with engineering, production staff, and management, along with attention to detail, problem-solving, and a proactive approach to defect prevention.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 7 years of additional education and/or experience.
Must be able to read drawings, rulers, and procedures fluently.
Able to climb into tanks and other confined spaces and traverse ladders and other staging obstacles.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with engineers, production staff, and management.
Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Proactive attitude toward preventing defects and commitment to documentation integrity and traceability.
U.S. citizenship required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Construction, carpentry, or fabrication experience and ability to interpret blueprints.
Trade experience in X11 (Fitters), X18 (Welders), or X32 (Sheet Metal).

Responsibilities

Ensure inspection records, eIRs, ERs, and audit findings are complete, accurate, and traceable to controlled documents.
Approve inspection plans and work instructions.
Define inspection scope, acceptance criteria, and verification methods for new designs and major modifications.
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical data packages, and verify compliance with applicable standards.
Review work orders, drawings, and specifications; clarify inspection requirements with engineering or production personnel.
Maintain measurement tools, including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and rulers, to ensure accuracy.
Conduct visual, dimensional, and functional inspections of parts, assemblies, and work-in-process items.
Record inspection results and document non-conformances, deviations, and trends.
Prepare detailed inspection reports, eIRs, and ERs.
Maintain and update inspection procedures, work instructions, and checklists.
Identify quality issues, suggest process improvements, and participate in root-cause analysis and corrective action.
Lead root-cause investigations for recurring defects and develop and verify corrective-action plans.
Track closure of IRs, eIRs, and ERs, and verify corrective-action effectiveness before re-release.
Coach Quality Inspector II–III personnel and conduct briefings and on-the-job training.
Identify inspection-data trends and propose process changes, work-instruction updates, or automation opportunities.
Perform inspections in any area of responsibility.
Follow safety protocols and, when applicable, maintain required security clearances for handling classified or sensitive material.