QUALITY INSPECTOR 3

QUALITY INSPECTOR 3

Location:
Newport News, Virginia, United States

Date: Oct 20, 2026

Req ID: 50304
Team: X67 NON-NUC INSP DP
Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding


US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes


Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework


Travel Requirements: No


Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start


Salary Range: $58,000.00 to $74,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII's Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees - including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders - HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We're the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you.

The Role

Performs required inspections on the structural components or systems to ensure conformance with quality requirements for Naval reactor plants and associated systems, in support of ship construction, overhaul, refueling, and repair contracts. This job reports to an Inspection Supervisor and works under general supervision. Work is performed within the confines of standardized company and industrial policies, and procedures. This job has decision-making responsibilities with regard to acceptance or rejection of work performed and the determination of measuring material used. Inspection of structural components and assemblies throughout the ship. Inspections may vary from close tolerance dimensional checks to general surveillance of the work in-progress.


Review work orders, engineering drawings, and specifications; clarify inspection requirements with engineering or production personnel when needed. Maintain measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges, rulers) to ensure accuracy. Identify quality issues, suggest process improvements, and participate in root-cause analysis or corrective-action teams. Follow all safety protocols and, when applicable, maintain required security clearances for handling classified or sensitive material. Follow all safety protocols and, when applicable, maintain required security clearances for handling classified or sensitive material. Conduct visual, dimensional, functional examinations of parts, assemblies, or work-in-process items according to approved procedures, drawings, and specifications. Record inspection results in inspection reports, data sheets, or electronic quality systems; note any non-conformances, deviations, or trends. Review work orders, engineering drawings, and specifications; clarify inspection requirements with engineering or production personnel when needed. Coach Quality Inspector II personnel; conduct briefings and on-the-job training. Identify trends in inspection data; propose process changes, work-instruction updates, or automation opportunities.

Must Have


High School/GED and 5 years of additional education and/or experience

Nice to Have

• Construction Carpentry fabrication and interpreting blue prints
• X11 (Fitters), X18 (Welders), X32 (Sheet Metal) Trade 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 good attention to detail.

Why HII
We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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