Quality Assurance Inspector - All Levels

Job Posting End Date: Until Filled

Shift: 1st

Security Clearance: No Clearance

SUMMARY

Performs inspections and other quality assurance functions required to substantiate conformance to shipbuilding and repair drawings, specifications, and contract requirements. Conducts audit, surveillance, drafts reports, reviews technical documentation and performs other quality related administrative tasks in all phases and stages of ship construction and/or repair. Reports to Supervisor or Manager of Quality Assurance. Maintains internal contacts with Purchasing, Warehousing, Safety, Production, and Engineering. Outside contacts include equipment vendors, customers, regulatory agencies and SupShip/MSC/Navy personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Perform basic inspection of shipbuilding and ship repair work in accordance with established policies to ensure compliance with technical requirements

• Ensure correct materials and proper fabrication and installation procedures are utilized during production processes

• Evaluate results from tests and inspections to determine acceptability with assistance as needed

• Basic understanding and ability to research technical documents including engineering drawings, specifications, standards, test procedures, work instructions, NAVSEA Standard Items, and contract requirements

• Basic understanding of the usage of calibrated equipment and ability to validate calibration of equipment, gauges, and tools used in production and inspection in accordance with established policies

• Basic ability to recognize and document nonconformance's per company policy

• Basic understanding of root cause analysis, corrective action, and preventative action practices

• Ability to learn and perform process audits and surveillances

• Drafts, reviews, and/or submits QA reports and technical documents

• Actively participates in implementing and monitoring continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, improve quality, reduce cycle time, and reduce costs

• Brings complex issues to the attention of Supervision

• Performs other Quality Assurance tasks as assigned by supervisor/manager