Quality Assurance Inspector

Job Summary

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Job Posting End Date:
Until Filled. Shift: 1st. Security Clearance:
No Clearance.

• 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 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.

• High School education or equivalent; additional technical education or college education a plus.
• Zero to four (0 –
  4) years of Quality Assurance or related experience.
• Knowledge of shipbuilding and repair operations a plus.
• Ability to develop technical knowledge of ship construction and repair processes including welding, structural, machinery, electrical piping, ventilation, flushing and develop familiarity with various measuring instruments related to inspections.
• Computer literate; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and IFS Quality Modules a plus.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, integrity, presentation skills, problem solving skills.
• Positive attitude and determination to help others required.
• Able to learn to read and understand blueprints, standard/specifications, regulatory body requirements, and ship specifications.
• Must be a team player.

Requires ability to commute physically to various areas of the shipyard including but not limited to shipboard activities. Must be capable of ascending/descending stairs or ladders, walking on uneven surfaces, and transiting through manholes and other confined, congested spaces. Physical dexterity must allow for bending and reaching. Must remain alert and comply with all safety requirements. Exposure to dust, fumes, and smoke may occur.

Must be able to spend up to 80% of time in an outdoor shipyard environment in all climates.

Successful accomplishment of the assigned tasks will directly relate to NASSCO’s ability to build ships in a cost effective manner, reducing rework and providing a quality product to the customer.

$65,000 - $84,700.

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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