Quality Assurance Inspector I - San Diego, CA

Quality Assurance Inspector

Responsible for conducting in-process and final testing and inspections ensuring compliance with technical requirements for reliability and quality conformance. Schedules, conducts, observes, records, and submits testing and inspection results for work. Also responsible for the safe conduct of in-process and final operational checkpoints which requires not only an understanding of the technical aspect of the test, but also all required safety practices, undistracted situational awareness and complete focus on the task.

Essential Functions:

• Provides technical assistance to PCE's Production Department as well as PCE's customers and vendors for interpretation of quality requirements.
• Demonstrates a keen eye for detail and a willingness to embrace and endorse strict processes and policies and the ability to accurately document the completion of all tests.
• Effectively reads, interprets, and understands blueprints, complex and critical work specifications, and equipment technical manuals and publications.
• Demonstrates work certification inspections of PCE work accomplished for acceptance by Government representatives, Prime Contractor QA representatives, and Sub Contractor QA and Trade representatives.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of NAVSEA Standard Items, basic work specifications, and any applicable drawings or technical publications; interpreting them on site in support of routine QA operations.
• Generates detailed reports for quality status including inspection acceptance / rejection criteria for Test and Inspection Reports (TIRs), Test and Inspection Plans (TIPs), Condition Found Reports (CFRs), Inspection Deficiency Reports (IDRs), Test Memorandum(s), and Work Specifications.
• Demonstrates responsibility for the safe conduct of in-process and final operational checkpoints which requires not only an understanding of the technical aspect of the test, but also all required safety practices, undistracted situational awareness and complete focus on the task.
• Clear and concise communication abilities under demanding and challenging work environments. Able to determine appropriate action or remedy for work items when conflicting requirements exist. Skilled, calm and effective communication abilities in identification of proper work completion requirements while coordinating with trade personnel and in reaching consensus with customer representatives.
• Accomplishes internal and external Quality Assurance Audits and Surveillances.
• Other duties as may be assigned.