QA Admin

Location:

Portland, OR, United States

Date Posted:
May 15, 2026

Vigor Marine Group is an established, innovative, integrated partner with a national footprint in marine maintenance and modernization, marine fabrication, and marine services. With four shipyards, six dry docks, and more than 20,000 feet of pier space on or near U.S. Naval bases and at historic shipyards, our 2,500 dedicated employees across four states – from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego to Norfolk – personify the values of our company.

Hourly Rate: $30.00

This position supports the Ship Repair Quality Department and/or Manager, and Inspectors to include collaboration with other Project Management teams for new construction and/or ship repair projects. Responsible for administering project documentation, maintaining required project management databases (including NMD for Navy Projects), and departmental employee training records. Under the supervision of the Quality Manager, this position is responsible to participate in the developing and implementing systems and process improvements that optimizes all phases of the production process;

be actively involved in the development and implementation of long‑term quality improvement plans using a data‑driven focus that sets priorities for improvements aligned to ongoing strategic imperatives. This position is responsible for developing, tracking, administering, and scheduling tests and inspections and processing of required reports in accordance with regulatory body requirements and NAVSEA Standard Item 009‑01 and 009‑04 through the use of Test/Inspection Plans.

• Maintain Government‑issued and Vigor work instructions, directives and documents.
• Implement and maintain Inspector certifications, time‑keeping records, and other duties as directed by Quality Manager.
• Assist the Quality Manager in improving existing and developing and implementing new Quality Management processes.
• Assist with internal audits related to Navy projects at each Vigor facility.
• Perform document control within the Vigor Quality Management System.
• Maintain tests and inspection plans for areas of responsibility in accordance with internal quality requirements and contract specifications, including but not limited to NAVSEA Standard Items, U.S. Coast Guard Regulations, Classification Societies, and other applicable engineering standards.
• Establish and maintain positive, cooperative working relationships with crafts, owner representatives, and regulatory agency officials.
• Assist Managers, the Quality Director and supervisors in developing test memos and Process Control Procedures to ensure that final forms and testing practices are in proper format and work scope formed.
• Responsible for continuous improvement in ongoing data analysis of audits, evaluating improvement process, work instruction, and habits.
• Provide leadership and coordination for continual Improvement: innovating new methods and providing ideas at both project management and organizational systems levels, upon which successful project management depends.

Does not have any direct reports.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction specifications, complex regulatory documents and contracts.
• Ability to apply a systems approach to work planning and execution.
• Effective communication orally and in writing with diverse groups such as customers, vendors, labor representatives and officials at all levels.
• Handle multiple priorities with independence and good judgment.
• Effective work in a complex multi‑craft, union work environment; influence others to meet quality standard and skilled at conflict resolution.
• Ability to use PC and software applications such as MS Office and Database programs.
• Provide strong customer service and demonstrate adherence to customer requirements and satisfaction.
• Identify approaches to maximize adherence to quality processes on an on‑going basis.
• Skill in setting high expectations and inspiring employees to meet the standards, including use of computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases.