Marine QA Inspector – Shipyard Compliance & Testing

Marine Group Boat Works LLC; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marine Group Boat Works LLC is seeking a quality assurance inspector to support government contracts QA activities and assist the QA manager on multiple shipbuilding and repair projects. The role requires reading blueprints, coordinating inspections, and ensuring compliance with Navy and OSHA standards.

The incumbent will document test results, upload reports to the Navy Maintenance Database, participate in daily production meetings, and perform product verification inspections while maintaining

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of QA or shipyard experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of basic blueprint drawings.
• Knowledge of maritime terminology or government contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem solving/analysis and safety awareness.
• OSHA Shipyard Safety knowledge.
• QA organization and shipbuilding/repair discipline skills.
• Strong computer skills; ASNT VT and AWS CWI are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedule checkpoints between Prime, Government and Subcontractors.
• Draft test and inspection reports documenting final test results.
• Observe welders and document proficiency for qualification binders.
• Upload reports and inspection documents to the Navy Maintenance Database.
• Review and update each ship’s Test and Inspection Plan.
• Attend daily production meetings with equipment/testing updates.
• Conduct product verification inspections.
• Support QA Manager in testing/inspection plans.
• Communicate inspection status with supervisors.
• Review process control procedures for accuracy and submit to Government.
• Conduct in-process and work-complete surveillance on welding and PCPs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality assurance

Blueprint reading

Maritime terminology

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1-3 years QA or shipyard experience

ASNT VT Certification

AWS CWI certification

Tools

Navy Maintenance Database

Blueprints / drawings software

Job description

Marine Group Boat Works LLC is seeking a quality assurance inspector to support government contracts QA activities and assist the QA manager on multiple shipbuilding and repair projects. The role requires reading blueprints, coordinating inspections, and ensuring compliance with Navy and OSHA standards.

The incumbent will document test results, upload reports to the Navy Maintenance Database, participate in daily production meetings, and perform product verification inspections while maintaining