Quality Assurance Inspector, Shipbuilding / Marine

CORE Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE Group seeks a Quality Assurance Inspector for shipbuilding and marine repair in a fast-paced shipyard environment in Seattle. You will develop inspection plans, ensure compliance with NAVSEA standards, USCG regulations, and classification society requirements, and verify vessel construction meets quality criteria.

Responsibilities include inspections of shipbuilding, welding, and related work; coordinating with production, project management, and regulatory bodies; maintaining quality

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of quality inspection experience in shipyard, marine, industrial manufacturing, or related environment.
• Current AWS CWI and/or Level II NDT certifications.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specs, and complex regs.
• Knowledge of welding inspection principles and acceptance criteria.
• Strong ability to conduct independent inspections and document results.

Responsibilities

• Develop test and inspection plans following contract specs, NAVSEA standards, USCG regs, and classification society requirements.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections of shipbuilding, structural, welding, and related work.
• Verify workmanship against drawings, specs, codes, procedures, and contract requirements.
• Ensure preliminary inspection criteria are satisfied before requesting final inspections from customers or authorities.
• Coordinate inspections with production teams, supervisors, PMs, clients, and regulatory reps.
• Monitor shipyard operations to ensure compliance with accepted shipbuilding practices and quality standards.
• Confirm calibration and certification of testing equipment used during inspections.
• Identify, document, and track deficiencies or non-conformances; verify corrective actions and rework.
• Maintain and support documentation of test results, inspection forms, and quality records.
• Review subcontractor qualifications and ensure documentation aligns with project/regulatory standards.
• Verify personnel qualifications and certifications to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Support training initiatives for inspection and testing personnel.
• Assist in continuous improvement of quality processes and inspection practices.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Production-area experience

Quality assurance

Education

AWS CWI / Level II NDT

Job description

Quality Assurance Inspector, Shipbuilding / Marine

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance Inspector to join the shipbuilding and marine repair industry. This critical role involves supporting inspection, testing, and quality assurance activities in a fast-paced shipyard environment. The inspector will develop and implement test and inspection plans, ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and classification society standards, and verify that all vessel construction and repair work meets the highest quality standards. Collaboration with production personnel, project management, and regulatory bodies is essential to ensure vessels are built and repaired according to established acceptance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Develop test and inspection plans following contract specifications, NAVSEA Standard Items, U.S. Coast Guard regulations, classification society requirements, and relevant engineering standards.
• Conduct in-process and final inspections of shipbuilding, structural, welding, and related work.
• Verify workmanship and completed work against drawings, specifications, codes, procedures, and contractual requirements.
• Ensure preliminary inspection criteria are satisfied before requesting final inspections from customers or regulatory authorities.
• Coordinate inspections with production teams, supervisors, project managers, clients, and regulatory representatives.
• Monitor shipyard operations to ensure compliance with accepted shipbuilding practices and quality standards.
• Confirm calibration and certification of testing equipment and instrumentation used during inspections.
• Identify, document, and track deficiencies or non-conformances, verifying corrective actions and rework are completed properly.
• Maintain and support the documentation of test results, inspection forms, and quality records, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Review subcontractor qualifications and ensure their documentation aligns with project and regulatory standards.
• Verify personnel qualifications and certifications to ensure compliance with all quality requirements.
• Support training initiatives for inspection and testing personnel.
• Assist in continuous improvement of quality processes and inspection practices across the shipyard.

Requirements

• 1 to 5 years of experience in quality inspection within a shipyard, marine, industrial manufacturing, or related environment.
• Current AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and/or Level II NDT certification(s), including VT, MT, PT, or UT disciplines depending on specific responsibilities.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, construction drawings, specifications, and complex regulatory documents.
• Knowledge of welding inspection principles and acceptance criteria.
• Strong ability to conduct independent inspections and accurately document results.
• Experience working directly with production personnel and skilled trades.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Candidates must possess current certifications relevant to their inspection discipline.
• Working knowledge of shipbuilding or ship repair quality practices, NAVSEA standards, and U.S. Coast Guard or classification society requirements is preferred.
• Ability to work in active production areas, perform inspections in confined spaces, and sustain extended shifts when necessary.
• Eligibility as a U.S. Person is required to support federally contracted work.