Senior Quality Control Technician — Shipbuilding

HII; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division seeks qualified candidates to perform analyses, inspections, and tests on materials and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements in a high-stakes naval manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes testing, data collection, and documentation to support production quality and certification processes, with multiple entry pathways via NNPS or NNS programs.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with required experience in manufacturing or shipbuilding.
• Graduation from NNS Apprentice School or NNPS coursework.
• High School/GED with related experience is considered.
• High School/GED with non-related manufacturing or trades experience also acceptable.
• No special software/tools are required beyond standard quality control practices.

Responsibilities

• Performs analyses, inspections, and tests of materials and finished products to ensure quality standards and regulatory compliance; maintains documentation and test records.

Education

Associate's Degree and 3 years of relevant experience

NNS Apprentice School graduate

Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate

High School/GED and 2 years of related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

High School/GED and 4 years of non-related Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience

Job description

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division seeks qualified candidates to perform analyses, inspections, and tests on materials and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements in a high-stakes naval manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes testing, data collection, and documentation to support production quality and certification processes, with multiple entry pathways via NNPS or NNS programs.