Shipyard NDT Quality Assurance Lead

U.S. Pacific Fleet; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Pacific Fleet is seeking a position focus on Nondestructive Testing (NDT) program administration, QA oversight, and technical governance across shipyard processes.

The role requires interpreting NAVSEA manuals, standards, and specifications while ensuring proper implementation of NDT requirements. You will supervise NDT personnel, conduct inspections and audits, and drive corrective actions to maintain strict adherence to quality standards and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience must demonstrate: performing nondestructive testing (NDT) quality assurance duties, such as conducting NDT inspections, training and certifying personnel, and performing program assessments to ensure materials, processes, and fabrication meet technical standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Direct administration, oversight, and quality control of the PSNS and IMF Nondestructive Testing (NDT) program.
• Interpret source documents (NAVSEA manuals, military specifications, industry standards) and serve as the Shipyard technical authority to assure proper NDT implementation.
• Conduct surveillance of NDT personnel, monitor reinspection of items, and perform program assessments for compliance.
• Investigate problems with NDT and welding and recommend/direct corrective actions and improvements.
• Participate in internal and external Nondestructive Testing (NDT) audits.
• Examine and certify nuclear and non-nuclear NDT personnel to ensure competence and qualification per codes, standards, and specifications.
• Approve NDT procedures, training plans, and workmanship standards; establish training requirements for NDT personnel and provide training when requested.

Job description

U.S. Pacific Fleet is seeking a position focus on Nondestructive Testing (NDT) program administration, QA oversight, and technical governance across shipyard processes.

The role requires interpreting NAVSEA manuals, standards, and specifications while ensuring proper implementation of NDT requirements. You will supervise NDT personnel, conduct inspections and audits, and drive corrective actions to maintain strict adherence to quality standards and safety requirements.