Quality Inspector - Florence, SC

General Dynamics Corporation; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Shift differential

Paid vacation

Paid training

Commuter services

Job summary

General Dynamics Electric Boat is seeking a Quality Inspector for Florence, SC, with up to 90% travel to sites nationwide to verify welds, structures, and components. The role supports Virginia/Columbia programs and requires certification maintenance, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work across multiple facilities.

Home site Florence, SC, with shifts and offsite assignments. Relocation assistance may be offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or 2+ years of related technical experience.
• Must obtain and maintain MT, PT, or ET certification.
• Must attain a key department qualification within six months.
• Ability to grind joints and clear indications during inspection.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Basic mathematical skills.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

MT/PT/ET certification

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Quality Inspector - Florence, SC

US-SC-Florence

Job ID: 2026-21075

Type: Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: Quality Control

Florence Site

Overview

Theres 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

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As Electric Boat continues to support construction of the VIRGINIA Class and COLUMBIA submarine programs, ourQuality Organizationplays 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 Quality Inspectors to support inspection duties at Electric Boat and our supplierfacilities throughout the United States.

This role requires up to 90% travel to off-site locations where you will verify 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, 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.

Location & Travel

This position's home location is Florence, South Carolina andrequires up to 90% travel to Electric Boat and our supplier facilities throughout the United States

Locations include, but are not limited to:

• North Kingstown, RI
• Philadelphia, PA
• Florence, SC
• Jacksonville, FL
• Mobile, AL

The selected candidate's home location will be the Electric Boat facility closest to their primary residence.

Approximately 10% of work will be performed from the assigned home location, with the majority of work requiring travel to support off‑site operations.

Relocation package may be offered to eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Basic mathematical skills.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent OR 2 plus years of related technical experience.
• Must be able to obtain & maintain an MT, PT, or ET certification.
• Must be able to attain a key department qualification/certification within the first six months after starting as a Quality Inspector.
• Ability to grind joints and clear indications as needed throughout inspection process.
• The successful candidate must be able to work all shifts, extended week days and weekends, and travel to offsite locations as needed. The shift will need to be flexible at times to support priority work. This is to support the workload for each Focus Factory site (travel could be 1 week to a few months at a time). Travel will be decided by the job and EWA or business travel will be used.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of War.
• Travel expectancy will be up to 90%.

Preferred:

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

General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.