Shipbuilding QA Inspector - Marine Quality & Compliance

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

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