Quality Inspector- 040334

Mission Technologies, a division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Mission Technologies, a division of HII, seeks a Quality Control Inspector to support NAVSEA standards and shipyard inspections. The role covers in-process, final, and surveillance checks on systems, structures, and components with focus on quality and safety.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings and procedures, documenting results, and addressing nonconformances. Travel and shifts may be required; the candidate must maintain certifications and work across multiple teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and up to 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Experience in shipbuilding, repair, nuclear/aviation maintenance, or related industrial tests and inspections.
• Strong understanding of quality processes, shipboard systems, and shipyard trades.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical documents and engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of NAVSEA requirements, quality assurance principles, and shipyard work control processes.
• Proficiency in inspection documentation systems and QA recordkeeping.
• Ability to work independently in shipboard environments.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to interface across internal organizations and at different levels

Responsibilities

• Perform in process, final, and surveillance inspections on systems, structures, and components.
• Interpret and apply technical work documents such as drawings, procedures, controlled work packages, test requirements, and technical manuals.
• Verify compliance with NAVSEA Standard Items, technical specifications, weld procedures, material requirements, and other governing documents.
• Document inspection results clearly and accurately in applicable records, forms, and electronic systems.
• Identify, classify, and document nonconformances; support corrective action development and ensure proper resolution and re-inspection.
• Provide oversight to ensure adherence to foreign material exclusion (FME), cleanliness, safety, and procedural compliance during work evolutions.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, planning, and test organizations to help solve technical problems that may affect quality or schedule.
• Participate in audits, surveillances, pre-job briefs, and quality reviews.
• Maintain required certifications and qualifications.

Skills

Quality inspections

Engineering drawings

NAVSEA requirements

Independent work

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Related experience

Tools

QA documentation systems

Job description

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Requisition Number:30653

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type:Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range:$39,985.00-$57,000.00

Security Clearance:Ability to Obtain

Level of Experience:Mid

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS).Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business.

As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts.

For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness.

HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges.

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

• Know & Grow Your People– Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships– Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership– Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First– Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future– Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency– Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

The Quality Control Inspector provides basic to advanced inspection support for all platforms, structures, and components requiring a formal test and/or inspection. This role ensures that work performed meets all technical, procedural, and regulatory requirements in accordance with NAVSEA standards, shipyard quality programs, and contractual obligations. The Quality Inspector serves as a subject matter resource for trades and customers, performs basic through complex tests and inspections with minimal supervision, and supports resolution of quality issues that impact safety, schedule, and compliance.

• Perform in process, final, and surveillance inspections on systems, structures, and components, including mechanical, electrical, piping, structural, and nuclear related work, depending on certification and qualifications.
• Interpret and apply technical work documents such as drawings, procedures, controlled work packages, test requirements, and technical manuals.
• Verify compliance with NAVSEA Standard Items, technical specifications, weld procedures, material requirements, and other governing documents.
• Document inspection results clearly and accurately in applicable records, forms, and electronic systems (e.g., QA records, LARs, SFs, Condition Reports).
• Identify, classify, and document nonconformances; support corrective action development and ensure proper resolution and re-inspection.
• Provide oversight to ensure adherence to foreign material exclusion (FME), cleanliness, safety, and procedural compliance during work evolutions.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, planning, and test organizations to help solve technical problems that may affect quality or schedule.
• Participate in audits, surveillances, pre-job briefs, and quality reviews.
• Maintain required certifications and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and up to 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Experience in shipbuilding, repair, nuclear/aviation maintenance, or related industrial tests and inspections.
• Strong understanding of quality processes, shipboard systems, and shipyard trades.
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical documents and engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of NAVSEA requirements, quality assurance principles, and shipyard work control processes.
• Proficiency in inspection documentation systems and QA recordkeeping.
• Ability to work independently in shipboard environments.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to interface across internal organizations and at different levels

Preferred Requirements

• Prior test and inspection experience on various platforms during CNO maintenance availability periods.
• Knowledge of nuclear work controls, Formal/Controlled Work Packages (FWP/CWPs), JFMM requirements, and cleanliness controls.
• Experience supporting tests (hydrostatic, operational, system restoration, torque/tension, etc.).
• Familiarity with corrective action programs and root cause analysis.

Bonus

• Certifications such as NDT Inspector Level II in any or all of the following methods: VT, PT, MT. Qualified as a Welding Workmanship Inspector (WWI).

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 30 lbs. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces. Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels. May ride ships at sea for extended periods. May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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