Quality Inspector I

Quality Inspector

The SUBSAFE/DSS-SOC Quality Inspector is responsible for performing detailed inspections of materials, components, and work processes to ensure compliance with SUBSAFE and DSS-SOC requirements. This includes verifying that fabrication, assembly, testing, and installation activities meet all applicable specifications, drawings, and procedures. The inspector reviews and validates documentation such as QA Forms and technical work documents for accuracy and completeness, while also ensuring full traceability of Level I and other controlled materials throughout the process.

This role supports certification efforts by confirming the proper implementation of quality controls and identifying and documenting non-conformances, assisting with corrective action processes as needed. The inspector must maintain a strong working knowledge of applicable technical manuals, NAVSEA drawings, and quality standards, and will regularly interface with production, engineering, and quality teams to ensure consistent execution and compliance.

This Quality Inspector role supports Oceaneering's Marine Services Division (OII-MSD) and is based in Chesapeake, VA. Travel may be required up to 25% of the year.

Responsibilities include enforcing an effective QA program, performing QA inspections and verifications, maintaining current QA training and qualifications, verifying and witnessing torquing evolutions, witnessing and documenting the installation of all new Level I material, verifying and witnessing REC Certification testing, verifying and witnessing controlled assemblies, performing audits and surveillances, enforcing the calibration program, ensuring all QA forms and test documents are properly completed, participating in process improvement initiatives, and interfacing with production, engineering, and quality teams.

Required qualifications include a graduate of shipyard apprentice program or Associate's degree in a mechanical or electrical discipline, practical experience with quality assurance/control programs, minimum two years of experience performing quality assurance and control inspections on U.S. Navy shipboard Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical systems, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance. Desired qualifications include experience with SUBSAFE, Level I, or Controlled Work programs, proficiency in reading engineering drawings, specifications, and QA procedures, and familiarity with common inspection tools, material traceability, and HM&E system construction or repair.