Quality Assurance Inspector I - San Diego, CA

This position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

About the role

Responsible for conducting in-process and final testing and inspections ensuring compliance with technical requirements for reliability and quality conformance. Schedules, conducts, observes, records, and submits testing and inspection results. Also responsible for the safe conduct of in-process and final operational checkpoints which requires an understanding of the technical aspect of the test, all required safety practices, undistracted situational awareness, and complete focus on the task.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical assistance to PCE’s Production Department as well as PCE’s customers and vendors for interpretation of quality requirements.
• Demonstrates a keen eye for detail and a willingness to embrace and endorse strict processes and policies, and the ability to accurately document the completion of all tests.
• Effectively reads, interprets, and understands blueprints, complex and critical work specifications, and equipment technical manuals and publications.
• Demonstrates work certification inspections of PCE work accomplished for acceptance by Government representatives, Prime Contractor QA representatives, and Sub Contractor QA and Trade representatives.
• Possesses a thorough understanding of NAVSEA Standard Items, basic work specifications, and any applicable drawings or technical publications; interpreting them on site in support of routine QA operations.
• Generates detailed reports for quality status including inspection acceptance / rejection criteria for Test and Inspection Reports (TIRs), Test and Inspection Plans (TIPs), Condition Found Reports (CFRs), Inspection Deficiency Reports (IDRs), Test Memorandum(s), and Work Specifications.
• Demonstrates responsibility for the safe conduct of in-process and final operational checkpoints which requires an understanding of the technical aspect of the test, all required safety practices, undistracted situational awareness, and complete focus on the task.
• Communicates clearly and concisely under demanding and challenging work environments.
• Able to determine appropriate action or remedy for work items when conflicting requirements exist.
• Skilled, calm, and effective communication abilities in identification of proper work completion requirements while coordinating with trade personnel and in reaching consensus with customer representatives.
• Accomplishes internal and external Quality Assurance Audits and Surveillances.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years experience in ship repair / shipyard related experience with good mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of ship repair technical specifications and industry requirements supporting the repair of complex and critical systems and equipment.
• Ability to effectively communicate (both verbal and written) for coordination, scheduling, and completing inspections with ships personnel, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, customers, and employees.
• Skilled use of technical measuring and diagnostic equipment.
• Ensures only calibrated equipment is used in the measurement and comparison of technical requirements invoked by blueprints, technical manuals, government specifications, and various equipment publications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to complete training / certification for CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).
• Must be eligible to obtain base access clearance, which includes passing a background check and presenting valid government-issued identification (REAL ID-compliant or an approved form of federal identification, such as a valid U.S. passport).

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, voluntary plans such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and hospital indemnity).
• Paid Time Off.
• Company paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan (401(k) plan with company matching and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan).
• Career development opportunities.

Pay

$20.20 To $29.48 Hourly

Location: San Diego, California