Quality Assurance Inspector - SDCA

REPORTS TO:  Director Home Port Operations – San Diego

SUPERVISES:  Quality Control Inspector – SDCA (as assigned, project-based)

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports Project Management with the coordination and completion of quality inspections.

• Directs aspects of quality management associated with specific area of assigned responsibility.

• Supports resolution of quality issues that may arise between installation team members, sub-contractors, and shipyard and government personnel.

• Provides input into the development of test index plans, QA workbooks, and process control procedures.

• Implements and maintains vessel specific inspection plans and requirements per applicable contract requirements or as assigned.

• Monitors task performed by sub-contractors or Quality Department employees assigned to west coast projects for short-term assignment.

• Monitors craft work to ensure workmanship is in accordance with regulatory, NAVSEA standard Items and shipbuilding standards.

• Conducts quality assurance checks, inspections, and final product inspections as assigned.

• Performs in-process quality assessments, including compliance audits prior to customer inspection utilizing visual or other inspection methods.

• Generates, maintains and audits documentation related to inspections performed, e.g. call outs, sign-off sheets, test procedures, objective quality evidence (OQE).

• Complies with Austal’s employee handbook general guidelines, company procedures and policies.

• Complies with Quality Management direction and reporting requirements as directed; performs auditing of the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001: 2015 or similar.

• This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Incumbent will perform other tasks as assigned.

• Offsite travel could potentially be in excess of 35%. Training to support this position may also include travel.

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of trade school or apprentice program in electrical or fabrication preferred.

• Five (5) or more years of experience working in a related trade with three (3) being in shipbuilding/ship repair.

• Five (5) years’ experience in QC/QA inspections. For Austal employees, four (4) years’ experience maintaining current Level II Visual Testing (VT) accepted.

• Must be NDT Level II VT qualified or capable of achieving qualification within 90 days.

• Must be NDT Level II Penetrant Testing (PT) qualified or capable of achieving qualification within 120 days.

• Familiar with NAVSEA standard items.

• Strong leadership and organization skills.

• Computer skills utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Possess the willingness and ability to increase understanding of the applicable standards and requirements for the job.

• Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings and data.

• Proven ability to work autonomously and set tasks for self.

TOOLS:

• Inspection devices / tools

• Familiar with use and function of basic power and hand tools.

DIRECTION EXERCISED:  Discretionary authority to assign work to subordinates (as assigned, project-based) and/or to influence the work of Production and Project Management personnel

LIAISES WITH:  Quality, Program team, Project team, Production team, Safety personnel, client, suppliers, subcontractors, and class and flag authorities.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

​Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:

• 18 years of age or older at time of application

• Able to provide proof of US Person Status

• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date

• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date

• Willing to submit to a drug screen

• Willing to submit to a background check

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DBIDS and or any other clearance or access that may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of position responsibilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: