Senior Quality Engineer - Shipyard Compliance & CI

Colonna's Shipyard; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401k with match

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Colonna's Shipyard in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to oversee quality programs, audits, and corrective actions for shipyard operations. You will develop Process Control Plans, review quality documentation, and lead root-cause analyses to prevent recurrence.

The role requires deep knowledge of quality systems, ISO standards, NAVSEA/ABS/USCG requirements, and extensive collaboration with production and project teams to drive continuous improvement and contract compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Quality, or Management field with 10+ years in shipbuilding or similar fields.
• At least 5 years in quality, risk, or related roles; knowledge of quality techniques and systems.
• Familiarity with shipyard environments and applicable standards (ISO, NAVSEA, ABS, USCG, ASME).
• Strong problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and statistical methods skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop PCPs and processes to meet contract and customer requirements.
• Review Test and Inspection Plans and subcontractor quality documents for compliance.
• Investigate non-conformances, lead root-cause analyses, and close corrective actions.
• Audit internal and external QMS processes and support continuous improvement.
• Provide quality surveillance across services and approve manufacturing quality inputs.
• Coordinate Corrective Action Program and Non-Conforming Product Program activities.

Skills

Quality systems

Root cause analysis

Statistical methods

ISO standards

NAVSEA/ABS/USCG knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Colonna's Shipyard in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to oversee quality programs, audits, and corrective actions for shipyard operations. You will develop Process Control Plans, review quality documentation, and lead root-cause analyses to prevent recurrence.

The role requires deep knowledge of quality systems, ISO standards, NAVSEA/ABS/USCG requirements, and extensive collaboration with production and project teams to drive continuous improvement and contract compliance.