Quality Assurance Inspector Level II

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Assurance Inspector Level II (QAI Level II)

Company: LEAD Marine

Location: San Diego, CA

Role Type: Full-Time / Skilled Trades

Shifts: 1st Shift | (Overtime as needed)

️Position Overview

LEAD Marine is seeking a  Quality Assurance Inspector Level II (QAI Level II)for naval ship repair and modernization projects in San Diego.

This role is responsible for conducting in-process inspections, hold-point verifications, and program surveillances of ship work in progress—including structural welding, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and Process Control Procedures (PCPs). The QAI Level II ensures all work strictly complies with NAVSEA Standard Items, ISO standards, and customer specifications across U.S. Navy vessels, Military Sealift Command (MSC), and commercial ships.

We offer competitive benefits, including 6 paid holidays * and 40 hours of paid sick leave * (*subject to eligibility), alongside comprehensive health insurance.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform in-process, final, and hold-point inspections of shipboard work in progress (welding, NDT, piping, surface prep, coating, and PCP compliance).
• Conduct surveillances, audits, and quality monitoring of shipyard trade processes and work control procedures.
• Maintain accurate ship project records, formal work packages, inspection logs, and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE).
• Write Condition Found Reports (CFRs), identify non-conformances, and verify corrective actions prior to customer acceptance.
• Interface professionally with government representatives, Navy ship supervisors, shipyard engineers, and production leads.
• Ensure test and inspection equipment is properly calibrated and logged under program requirements.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 10 years of combined experience and/or Navy/Marine Engineering education, with a strong background in Navy ship repair and modernization.
• Technical & System Knowledge:
  • Solid Navy background with working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
  • Deep familiarity with NAVSEA Standard Items, MIL-STDs, and naval compartment nomenclature.
  • Computer proficiency, specifically with Microsoft Excel and Access, for record-keeping and data entry.
• Physical & Access Requirements:
  • Medically and physically capable of performing shipboard inspections, including walking uneven surfaces, climbing ladders/scaffolding, and accessing confined spaces (tanks/voids).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DBIDS credentials for base access.

Preferred Certifications & Qualifications

• NACE / NBPI (NAVSEA Basic Paint Inspector) Coating Certification.
• Welding Certification & Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Level II Certification.

HOW TO APPLY

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About LEAD Staffing

Lead Staffing, established in 2010, specializes in Construction, Industrial and Marine Staffing of Skilled Tradespeople throughout the United States of America. Our goal is to work with regional and national contractors that share our commitment towards safety and to provide long term rewarding work assignments for our valued employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LEAD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a growing national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Lead Marine SD

“At LEAD, your career is our top priority. As a leading recruiting partner, we're dedicated to connecting talented job seekers with exciting opportunities and rewarding careers across a variety of dynamic industries. Our team takes the time to understand our employee's unique skills, experience, and professional goals. We then leverage our extensive network and industry expertise to match them with the perfect fit - whether that's a short-term project, long-term contract, or a permanent role. Employee's don't just settle for just any job - they partner with LEAD and unlock a world of rewarding possibilities for themselves. Apply today and let us help you find the perfect fit.”

Company Description

“At LEAD, your career is our top priority. As a leading recruiting partner, we're dedicated to connecting talented job seekers with exciting opportunities and rewarding careers across a variety of dynamic industries. Our team takes the time to understand our employee's unique skills, experience, and professional goals. We then leverage our extensive network and industry expertise to match them with the perfect fit - whether that's a short-term project, long-term contract, or a permanent role. Employee's don't just settle for just any job - they partner with LEAD and unlock a world of rewarding possibilities for themselves. Apply today and let us help you find the perfect fit.”