QA & NDT Specialist

About the role

Everett Ship Repair is the Pacific Northwest’s premier ship repair facility, offering repair, maintenance, and conversion services for all types of commercial vessels with a focus on commercial workboats and passenger vessels. We are expanding our quality capabilities and seek a motivated Quality Assurance (QA) & Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Welding professional to support inspections, compliance, and process improvements across commercial and government vessel projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform UT, VT, MT, PT, and other qualified nondestructive examinations in accordance with applicable procedures and certification level.
• Conduct welding inspections to verify compliance with approved welding procedures, drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Inspect completed welds for workmanship, discontinuities, dimensional accuracy, and code compliance.
• Document inspection results and prepare accurate inspection reports.
• Coordinate with third-party NDT providers and witness inspections requiring methods beyond current certification.
• Perform preliminary ultrasonic examinations, when qualified, to identify potential discontinuities before third-party inspections.
• Review fabrication drawings, weld symbols, specifications, inspection plans, and quality documentation.
• Verify compliance with NAVSEA Standard Items, ABS Rules, USCG regulations, customer specifications, and other applicable industry standards.
• Support welder qualification testing, WPS/PQR activities, and welding procedure implementation.
• Assist with corrective actions and root cause investigations.
• Maintain inspection records, calibration records, NDT reports, and quality documentation.
• Support internal audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in developing Everett Ship Repair's in-house NDT program.
• Support apprenticeship training through mentoring and technical instruction.
• Promote a safe work environment and comply with company safety policies.

Qualifications

What You Bring to Our Team

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in welding, NDT, metallurgy, or related field preferred.
• ASNT Level II certification (or documented classroom training with ability to obtain Level II through required experience hours) in VT, MT, PT, and/or UT.
• Experience performing welding inspections in fabrication, shipbuilding, heavy industrial, structural steel, or marine environments.
• Working knowledge of FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, and GMAW welding processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, specifications, and inspection requirements.
• Knowledge of AWS welding standards and WABO welder qualification testing preferred.
• Familiarity with NAVSEA, ABS, USCG, or other marine regulatory requirements preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and computer skills.

What Would Distinguish You

• Multiple ASNT Level II certifications (VT, MT, PT, UT).
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• Shipyard or commercial vessel repair experience.
• Experience supporting Navy or government contracts.
• Experience qualifying welders and administering welding qualification tests.
• Experience supporting apprenticeship programs.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Group Life Insurance with Optional supplemental life and disability insurance programs
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program