Quality Assurance Inspector

Quality Assurance Inspector

The quality assurance inspector supports the department of government contracts quality assurance activities and projects and provides support to the quality assurance manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedule checkpoints between Prime, Government and Subcontractors.
• Draft Test and Inspection Reports in support of documenting final test results on multiple class Ships.
• Observe Marine Group welders performing various weld procedures and documents their proficiency if their respective qualification binders.
• Upload required reports and test and inspection documents in Navy Maintenance Data base.
• Review and update each ship's Test and Inspection Plan
• Attend daily production meetings providing updated information regarding equipment and systems testing.
• Conduct Product verification Inspections
• Supports QA Manager in all testing and inspection plans
• Communicates and coordinates needed inspection status with all supervisors
• Review Process Control Procedures for accuracy, approve, and submit to the Government for approval.
• Conduct in process and work complete surveillance on welding and flushing PCPs
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• 1-3 years of previous work experience in quality assurance or a shipyard trade preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge and understanding of basic blueprint drawings.
• Knowledge of maritime terminology or government contracts.
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Knowledge of OSHA Shipyard Safety
• Must demonstrate skills in QA organization, shipbuilding/repair disciplines
• Strong computer skills
• ASNT VT Certified a plus
• AWS CWI a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills are required
• Ability to read and interpret documents and instructions
• Ability to take directions and follow instructions
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Ability to work a variety of assignments and locations on a daily or hourly basis
• Strong ability to be reliable, dependable, and work as a team
• Work Authorization/Security Clearance
• Completion of a satisfactory background check.
• Passing a drug test and physical examination
• Eligibility to work in the US.
• Obtaining DBIDS level security clearance.

Language Ability:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job are medium/heavy in nature.

• Frequent standing, balancing, walking, climbing ladders or equipment, reaching above shoulder or out in front, manual dexterity, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, seeing, hearing and occasionally lowering self into confined spaces, crawling through small openings and working in reclined positions, as needed.
• Physical ability to lift, push, pull and carry 50+ lbs., bend, stoop and climb scaffold and ork on elevated work surfaces, beams, ladders, and confined spaces.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, talk or hear.
• The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Works in all areas of the shipyard and on-board ships.
• Hearing warning signals and reading and comprehending safety instructions.
• Must be able to maintain general safety awareness and avoid hazards commonly present in employee's work area.
• Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection.