Quality Control Inspector I in Cornholme

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Quality Control Inspector I (QCI) in Portsmouth, VA.

Summary

Provides assistance to onsite management for quality assurance, safety requirements and other needs as requested. Provides project QA inspections and testing as needed. Inspects and monitors work performed on government and commercial work items, specializing in Hull, Mechanical and Electrical Inspections for Quality compliance. Directly reports to local QA Supervisor.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Review work packages prior to start-work for completeness, accuracy and compliance with technical specifications and customer requirements.
• Follow basic Test and Inspection Plans for projects.
• Perform in-process work surveillances, safety surveillances and assist production management with final work-package review after work-completion.
• Perform internal in-process audits to monitor compliance with company procedures and perform external audits to evaluate supplier performance while on worksite.
• Communicate to the QAS to help prepare Corrective Action Requests, and Preventative Action requests as related to production work to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures and work instructions.
• Assist Program Managers, Project Managers, and Supervisors/Foreman comply with NAVSEA Standard Item and other customer related requirements to ensure work is conducted accurately and safely.
• Assigned to project for onsite support to the Project Manager and Supervisor/Foreman to ensure all documentation is completed as required.
• Assist production in other ways as necessary (i.e. Fire Watch, Tank Watch, general cleaning, material control, etc.) while assigned.
• Monitor compliance with company Quality and Safety Management Systems, Workmanship standards and Customer requirements.
• Follow safety, quality control and inspection procedures for test and inspection plans for production Work-Packages and QA Work Books.
• Follow test standards and specify test equipment associated with requirements established in test and inspection plans.
• Schedule and conduct in-process “Self Assessment” in-process Safety/Quality Assurance inspections, Audit and Surveillances for the Project Manager assigned.
• Perform Audits and Surveillances of Suppliers/Subcontractors for in-process work.
• Coordinate with customer QA/Safety representatives to coordinate inspection and acceptance activities.
• Review QA/Safety control requirements with customer representative to assure compliance with requirements.
• Review contractually required quality/safety documentation for accuracy and completeness for project/job/contract completion.
• Maintain OQE records retention.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the QA Director or Project Manager (when assigned to worksite).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in related field.
• 2 years waterfront Quality Inspection/Testing experience.
• Bachelors Degree may be substituted with a completed Maritime Trade School / Apprenticeship with 3 years waterfront Quality Assurance experience OR 4 years military service with specialized training and certifications in Quality Inspection/Testing.
• Bachelors Degree/Trade School/Military Service may be substituted with GED minimal education and specialized training and certifications in Quality Assurance with 5 years total waterfront experience with 3 years Quality Inspection/Testing experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain access to U.S Military bases and shipyards for performance of job duties.
• Must be able to travel for extended periods of time (85%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: Quality Assurance Inspector, NACE/NBPI, NDT Level II.

ADA Notations

• Must be able to physically access ships, small craft, and submarines.
• Able to operate in: confined Spaces, noisy environment, extreme height, heavy Industrial conditions, high traffic areas, office environment, meetings and multiple locations.
• Able to remain calm in stressful situations including; high pressure production schedule, strict workmanship requirements, customer interface, regulatory requirements.

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.