Shipyard Test Coordinator - QA & Test Scheduling

Nassco; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking a Test Coordinator in the Engineering department. The role involves coordinating the Test & Inspection Plan, maintaining the Test Schedule, and interfacing with QA and Customer Representatives to ensure tests are completed and documented.

The position requires a B.S. degree with 10 years of relevant shipbuilding experience, strong leadership, and knowledge of propulsion systems and Navy requirements.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree and/or equivalent, with a minimum of 10 years desired experience, encompassing Repair and Construction Shipbuilding processes and procedures.
• Proven experience in Propulsion Plant Systems, Centralized Control System operations, Diesel Generators and experience in managing ships, towards final completion phases, up to and including Sea Trials, Delivery, and Guarantee Period.
• Possess strong Management skills in Cost Management, Scheduling and Planning, Personnel Management, QA and Safety awareness.
• Demonstrated experience in dealing with Customer and Regulatory Body requirements.
• Preparing and giving briefs to large groups and individuals.
• Effective Leadership, Communication, and Team Building skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and utilization of Production processes, Methods and Technology.
• Meet requirements for obtaining a D.O.D. Regional Contractor Badge
• Meet requirements for access to US Navy/USCG bases and Controlled Industrial Areas

Responsibilities

• Review the work items to determine what tests and inspections are required for a given Project work item, including checkpoints listed in applicable NAVSEA Standard Items as referenced by the Project work items.
• Obtain a copy of and review the Test & Inspection (T&I) Plan from NASSCO Quality Assurance for each Project.
• Obtain a copy of any special T&I requirements from the government for each Project’s work item.
• Write and maintain a Test and Trials Schedule &Tracking Matrix.
• Verify all Tests and Inspections for a given Project are completed satisfactorily and are properly documented in the T&I Plan.
• Review the CFR database to verify all required test and inspection reports have been submitted and all accompanying required data and attachments are complete and the final tests and inspections are found Satisfactory.
• Submit Work Completion Certification Report input data and T&I status to the Test & WAF Manager for each contractor-responsible work item.
• Ensure all required DFSs are submitted and answered.
• On-time meeting of Project Milestones final completion of each Project.
• All government-required tests and inspections are completed on time and with a score of Satisfactory.
• All T&I Required Reports are submitted on time and answered by the government in a timely manner.
• Frequent: Extended hours (1-4 hours per week)
• Infrequent: Travel to customer ship located out-of-area

Skills

Propulsion Plant Systems

Centralized Control System

Diesel Generators

Management Skills

Leadership & Communication

Customer & Regulatory

Briefing Large Groups

Production Processes

DoD Badge

Navy Base Access

Education

B.S. Degree or equivalent

Job description

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking a Test Coordinator in the Engineering department. The role involves coordinating the Test & Inspection Plan, maintaining the Test Schedule, and interfacing with QA and Customer Representatives to ensure tests are completed and documented.

The position requires a B.S. degree with 10 years of relevant shipbuilding experience, strong leadership, and knowledge of propulsion systems and Navy requirements.