Inspector - Mobile, AL

General Dynamics Electric Boat; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid vacation

Shift differential

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat in Mobile, AL seeks Quality Inspectors for the Embedded Team building missile compartments and related structures. You will verify welds, joints, and components, and be trained in Electric Boat quality procedures. Strong documentation skills and the ability to work across shifts are required.

Earn MT/PT/ET certifications, read technical manuals, and travel up to 40%. A relocation package is offered to eligible candidates as part of a safety‑driven, quality‑focused

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• MT/PT/ET certification required.
• Must attain department certification within six months.
• Ability to read technical manuals, shipyard procedures, blueprints, weld symbols.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection duties across offsite locations verifying welds, structures, and components.
• Train in Quality Control systems and EB procedures.
• Collaborate with teams to meet company goals and maintain certification.
• Maintain accurate documentation and archival records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

MT/PT/ET certification

NACE Certified

Vocational/Technical training

Job description

There’s never been a more exciting time to join the shipbuilding industry. As demand for advanced naval technology continues to grow, General Dynamics Electric Boat remains at the forefront of designing, building, and supporting the most advanced submarines in the world. Our work is mission-critical. Every employee plays a direct role in supporting the United States Navy and strengthening national security. We are guided by our core values of valuing each other, behaving with integrity and purpose, and committing ourselves to excellence.

Why Work for Electric Boat?

Electric Boat offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and career growth. Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Health and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Commuter/Van Services
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Training
• Shift Differential for 2nd and 3rd Shift
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Learn more at ebcareers.com

As Electric Boat continues to support construction of the VIRGINIA Class and COLUMBIA submarine programs, our Quality Organization plays a critical role in ensuring every component meets the highest standards of safety, performance, and reliability.

To support the next phase of Virginia and Columbia Class submarine construction, Electric Boat is executing a "Build to EB Paper" approach within a Focus Factory environment at supplier facilities.

We are seeking motivated candidates to perform inspection duties throughout the offsite locations, which will include verifying attributes for welds, structures and components. Candidates will be trained in Quality Control systems, Electric Boat procedures applicable to the work they are performing and Quality Department Instructions. Candidates must work in a collaborative environment to meet all company and organizational goals. This position is to be part of the new Embedded Team in Mobile, AL building missile compartment decks, foundation, tanks etc.

All successful candidates will be required to maintain a Magnetic Particle certification. Further opportunity for inspection disciplines such as Liquid Penetrant, Pre-Test, Electrical, Mechanical, etc. may be made available once proficiency has been achieved and maintained in Magnetic Particle. Candidates must successfully pass all Mock Audits and oversights to maintain certification.

Successful candidates will embody the Electric Boats Core Values, work safely, be responsible for themselves, their peers, the ship and crew who will operate our vessel. This position requires inspectors who perform with integrity and purpose. Our sailors and their families deserve excellence in our workmanship and first-time quality. We are the last line of defense for the integrity of our product.

This is a second shift position is located in Mobile, Alabama. Relocation package will be offered to eligible candidate.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to obtain an MT, PT, or ET certification.
• Must be able to attain a key department qualification/certification within the first six months after starting as Quality Inspector.
• Ability to grind joints and clear indications as needed throughout inspection process.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints, weld symbols and diagrams.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to work at heights, tightly confined spaces and in extreme weather conditions.
• Accurate documentation, record keeping, and archiving along with verifying previous status of work for completion is a critical job function.
• Possess your own basic hand tools.
• Must be able to work all shifts, extended weekdays, and weekends, and travel to offsite locations as required.
• Travel expectancy could be up to 40% as needed for support of other facilities.

Preferred

• Non-destructive testing experience.
• Inspection/quality assurance experience.
• Mechanical and Electrical experience.
• Pipe hanger installation experience.
• Structural experience.
• NACE Certified.
• Metal fabrication experience.
• Military shipbuilding experience.
• Completion of Vocational, Technical, Community College or Apprentice programs.
• Knowledge of shipboard assemblies, installations, components and structures.
• Related military/Navy experience.

Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards.
• Effective note-taking and documentation skills.
• Adaptability to switch from one job to another as business needs dictate.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment to meet organizational goals.
• Positive, self-motivated attitude with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Color Vision, Crawling, Kneeling, Light Lifting, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet