Inspector, Quality Control-Mechanical

Davie; Lévis; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Davie, Canada's largest shipyard in Lévis, invites an Inspector, Quality Control - Mechanical to join our on-site team. You will perform inspections during construction, modification, or repair of vessels, verify tests, gather records, and ensure adherence to the Quality Control plan and client specifications.

Fluency in French and English is required. The role demands strong documentation skills, ability to read technical drawings, and collaboration with suppliers and clients while maintaining

Qualifications

• Minimum quality control experience in construction or heavy manufacturing.
• Must hold qualifications in building mechanics, mechanical systems or electromechanics.
• Maritime or naval experience is an asset.
• Fluency in French (written and spoken) and English is required for interactions with suppliers/clients.
• Ability to interpret specifications and technical drawings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Team player with ability to work in presence of clients.
• Security screening completion and Canadian residency criteria (min 5 years) are required.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze project specifications to prepare inspection plans.
• Conduct tests and inspections during production to ensure compliance with client requirements and standards.
• Perform on-site inspections of materials and equipment.
• Ensure work is conducted per specifications, regulations, standards and internal procedures.
• Identify non-conformances and assist in resolution.
• Perform inspections in client presence to verify final product compliance.
• Assist in creating/revising documents (specifications, inspection reports, QA audits, technical system documentation, SOPs).

Skills

Quality control

Construction experience

Heavy manufacturing

Specs interpretation

Bilingual Fr/En

Security clearance

Education

Building mechanics qualification

Mechanical systems qualification

Electromechanics qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

As Inspector, Quality Control - Mechanical, you will be responsible for inspections related to the construction, modification, or repair of a vessel, according to the Quality Control plan. To do so, you will need to use relevant documentation and calibrated equipment in compliance with procedures. Your duties will include gathering quality evidence (records and reports) confirming the conducted tests and inspections. In the event of non-compliance, you will document and participate in problem resolution. More specifically, you will:

• Review and analyze project-related specifications to prepare necessary inspection plans;
• Conduct tests and inspections during production to ensure work compliance with client requirements, norms and specified standards;
• Perform tests and inspections on materials and equipment in inventory on-site;
• Understand project-specific requirements and ensure work is conducted in accordance with specifications, regulations, standards and internal procedures;
• Identify any non-compliance following an inspection and assist in addressing these non-compliances to facilitate resolution;
• Conduct inspections in the presence of the client to ensure the final product complies with standards and requirements;
• Participate in the creation/revision of documents (such as specifications, inspection reports, quality assurance audits, technical system documentation, and inspection standards operating procedures).

Requirements

• Demonstrate relevant work experience in quality control in the construction or heavy manufacturing industry;
• Have one or more qualifications in building mechanics, mechanical systems, electromechanics;
• Maritime or naval experience is an asset;
• Have a thorough understanding of quality control procedures, record-keeping and systems;
• Proficiency in French (written and spoken) and fluency in English is required for this position, as you will interact with English-speaking suppliers, stakeholders or clients.
• Ability to interpret specifications and technical drawings;
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software;
• Ability to work effectively in a team and in the presence of clients;
• Successful completion of the security screening process and obtainment of the required security clearance under the Federal Government’s Contract Security Program (minimum of 5 years of residency in Canada, with no interruption of 6 consecutive months)

About Us

Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients.

Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion.

There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable.

At Davie, we forge the monumental!