Quality Assurance Inspector

Eastern Research Group, Inc.; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Educational benefits

FSAs

Generous 401k plan

Profit sharing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid vacation days

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Eastern Research Group, Inc. (ERG) is a research and consulting firm supporting federal, state, and commercial clients.

We seek a Quality Assurance Inspector to lead QA activities on complex projects at the Wallops Island site, ensuring compliance with contracts, standards, and codes. The role requires CQI certification, 6+ years of QA inspection experience, and 2+ years in a supervisory capacity, with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) certification is required.
• 6+ years of experience performing QA inspections and administering quality control programs.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or lead quality role.
• Experience inspecting complex components and systems across projects.
• Strong ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience planning and conducting audits and evaluating procedural compliance.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a DoD Secret-level clearance; US citizen required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP) with defined roles, processes, metrics, and document control.
• Design and maintain a QA Inspection Plan (QAIP) with defined inspection activities, frequencies, criteria, and non-conformance handling.
• Perform inspections using drawings, blueprints, specifications, and documentation.
• Plan, conduct, and document quality audits to assess procedural compliance and effectiveness.
• Develop, maintain, and execute a quality audit plan aligned with program and contract requirements.
• Recommend and support process improvements to enhance quality performance.
• Support training, mentoring, and communication of quality standards and procedures.

Skills

CQI Certification

Quality inspections

Blueprints interpretation

Audits & compliance

Root cause analysis

Security clearance

US citizenship

Job description

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to support and oversee quality assurance and inspection activities across complex technical projects. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality programs, inspection plans, and audit processes to ensure installations, systems, and deliverables meet contractual requirements, engineering standards, and applicable codes.

This is a full-time, onsite position located at the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) in Wallops Island, VA.

Job Description:

• Develop and implement a Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP) defining roles and responsibilities, quality issue identification processes, performance metrics, and document control procedures
• Design and maintain a Quality Assurance Inspection Plan (QAIP) defining inspection activities and frequencies, criteria, requirements, and non-conformance handling processes
• Perform inspections of components, systems, and installations using engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and technical documentation
• Plan, conduct, and document quality audits to assess procedural compliance and effectiveness of quality controls
• Develop, maintain, and execute a quality audit plan aligned with program and contract requirements
• Recommend and support implementation of process improvements to enhance quality performance
• Support training, mentoring, and communication of quality standards, inspection criteria, and procedures

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Certification as an American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Inspector (CQI)
• 6+ years of experience performing quality assurance inspections and administering quality control programs
• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or lead quality role
• Demonstrated experience inspecting complex components and systems
• Strong ability to interpret and apply blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications
• Experience planning and conducting audits and evaluating procedural compliance
• Proven ability to analyze production data, identify recurring defects, perform root cause analysis, and recommend process improvements
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more.

• Health and dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Educational benefits
• FSAs
• A generous 401k plan
• Profit sharing
• An EAP
• 11-20 paid vacation days per year
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time)

The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please be aware, the only authentic corporate domain for ERG is https://www.erg.com. ERG may, on occasion, screen applicants via telephone or video interviews via Skype, Teams, GoToMeeting, or another type of video platform. However, any candidate extended a job offer might be asked to meet in person with an ERG employee before providing confidential personal information associated with new employment.

If you're a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERG's online application process as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, please contact Human Resources via email at [e-mail] or call [phone].

ERG fosters a friendly, flexible work environment. ERGers are dedicated to serving clients who are committed to making the world a better place. We promote and recognize principles of fairness and respect in the work we do, the partnerships we foster, and the culture we value both within and outside of our organization.