Quality Assurance Auditor

Job Description

The Quality Auditor role at Oceaneering’s Marine Services Division (MSD) supports the Quality team by executing the internal quality audit and surveillance program for Submarine, Deep Submergence, and Surface Ship production work and processes. The Quality Auditor ensures the requirements set forth in all higher authority documents, directives, technical specifications, MSD QA Manuals and all other local instructions are adhered to and enforced without exception.

Travel and overtime may be required up to 20% of the year.

• Support a climate of “First Time Quality” in all aspects of production ensuring the highest quality final product.
• Assist with the oversight of the International Standards Organization (ISO) Program in support of continued ISO certification to include conducting ISO Internal/ Process Audits and serving as the liaison for the ISO Registrar.
• Compile and present various ISO and quality data records and reports used for management reviews.
• Execute a comprehensive QA Audit & Surveillance (A&S) program capable of evaluating processes, work performance, training and qualifications through the use of data analysis to determine the need for improvement.
• Assist in the development and execution of a comprehensive Internal Quality A&S program schedule, including project specific surveillance plans.
• Provide assistance managing A&S program records to develop trend analysis data for process improvement through the use of a central Quality database.
• Assist with conducting internal SUBSAFE Certification Audits (SSCA), SUBSAFE Functional Audits (SSFA), and Internal DSS-SOC Certification Surveys as required.
• When directed, act as a point of contact for Quality Assurance during the conduct of external audits and surveillances.
• Assist in processing external surveillances, audit cards, or Corrective Action Requests (CAR) submitted to MSD in accordance with applicable manual, instructions and other higher authority guidance.
• Assist with the Vendor Audit/ Evaluation program as needed.
• Provide assistance with SUBSAFE and DSS-SOC training and qualification for all MSD personnel involved in associated maintenance and repairs.
• Improve safety through training and employee awareness. Enforcing safety policies to reduce injuries and holding individuals accountable for poor safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma/GED, and
• Associate’s degree in a mechanical or electrical discipline from an accredited college or university, or graduate of a shipyard apprenticeship program.
• In lieu of an associate’s degree or shipyard apprenticeship:
  • Minimum three (3) years’ practical knowledge of quality assurance / control programs, machining skills, and a detailed knowledge of submarine procedures, processes, methods and techniques, and

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in performing quality assurance and control inspection on Naval ship HM&E systems for specification and engineering drawing requirement compliance.
• In depth working knowledge of Submarine Safety (SUBSAFE), Deep Submergence Systems (DSS), Quality Management (ISO/ASQ) programs, NAVSEA Standard Items, and NSWCPD process and procedural requirements.
• Must be a U.S. citizen who is not a dual citizen of any other country.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

• Associate’s degree in a mechanical or electrical discipline or graduate of shipyard apprentice program.
• Experience working in Naval and/or Commercial Shipyards with extensive Apprenticeship Program.
• Extensive military training and experience in mechanical, electrical, and/or ordinance systems and quality assurance/ control requirements.
• Five (5) years’ experience as a SUBSAFE QA Inspector.
• Experience working as an ISO or ASQ Certified Auditor.

• Five (5) years’ experience in submarine, deep submergence, and surface ship systems repair, and/or QA administration, ISO , or similar auditing experience.
• Technical knowledge and at-sea operational experience with submarine and/or surface combat weapons systems, launcher systems, or other similar Naval or military…