Quality Assurance Specialist - 30784

Requisition 30784 · Full Time/Hourly/Non‑Exempt · 11–25% travel · Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance · Mid‑level experience

About the role

HII’s Global Security (GS) group delivers live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions, fleet sustainment, nuclear and environmental services, and Australia business. As a trusted partner to the U.S. Navy, HII designs, develops, and operates the largest LVC enterprise preparing warfighters for cross‑domain battle, and has maintained and modernized the majority of the fleet for over 40 years.

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to support shipboard work at our Seattle, WA and Everett, WA locations, reporting to the Pacific Northwest Region Quality Assurance Manager. This role implements and oversees quality policies and procedures, monitors production operations, conducts tests, inspections, and surveillances onboard customer vessels, and provides guidance to QA and Production personnel. Responsibilities include training, inspections, and developing/executing procedures aligned with Quality objectives.

Responsibilities

• Review, update, approve, track, release, and close Quality Assurance Workbooks (QAWB) for installations onboard customer vessels.
• Assist in preparing Quality Control Reports supporting onboard installations.
• Conduct Quality Control tests and inspections onboard customer vessels.
• Conduct quality surveillances against in‑process work onboard customer vessels daily.
• Participate as a Quality representative in Quality Committee and may participate in Quality Staff meetings.
• Provide guidance and recommendations derived from surveillance metrics and other quality metrics to improve performance in onboard installation teams.
• Support workforce training on the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Assist in identifying, documenting, and tracking rework that occurs within monitored installations.
• Lead or assist with fact‑finding investigations and develop final investigation reports.
• Assist in preparing formal responses to Customer CARs and administer CARs through the CAPA Program.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma and 5 years relevant experience, or Associate’s Degree and 3 years relevant experience. Certification may be required.
• Ability to read and interpret ship Installation Drawings and Liaison Action Requests (LARs).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers, senior managers, and internal employees to manage and resolve Quality Assurance issues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, and PDF readers (e.g., Adobe Pro, Nuance).
• Practical Quality Control test and inspection experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
• Ability to obtain base access credentials within the first 60 days of hire and maintain throughout employment.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, carry, and transport heavy equipment and boxes (minimum 30 lbs).
• Work on and climb ladders, in extreme temperatures, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions, and in confined spaces.
• Perform duties involving high heat, humidity, noise, dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
• May ride ships at sea for extended periods.
• May require wearing a respirator.
• Travel may be required within and outside the continental United States.

Qualifications

• Current or previous NDT Level II Visual Inspection Certification with record of OJT hours.
• Strong knowledge of structural system installation, including welding, structural fit‑up, and installation standards:
  • Requirements for Fabrication, Welding, and Inspection of Submarine Structure (T9074‑AD‑GIB‑010/1688)
  • Fabrication, Welding, and Inspection of Ship’s Structure (MIL‑STD‑1689A)
  • Welded Joint Design (MIL‑STD‑22D)
• Experience working in Naval Shipyards or Military Facilities preferred.
• Maintenance & repair experience on NAVSEA contracts a plus.
• Experience distributing and managing various training programs.
• Familiarity with NAVSEA STANDARD ITEMS, TS9090‑310 Navy Modernization Program Management and Operations Manual, Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), S9074‑AQ‑GIB‑010/248, S9074‑AR‑GIB‑010/278, T9074‑AS‑GIB‑010/271, MIL‑STD‑20335A, and Quality Assurance Workbooks.
• Experience installing or inspecting installation of systems/equipment onboard marine vessels.
• Experience with electrical and equipment installation on marine vessels.

Pay

Anticipated salary range: $63,143.00 – $75,000.00 per year. Actual offer considers role function, education/training, work experience, and key skills.

Benefits

• Best‑in‑class medical, dental, and vision plan choices
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs
• Savings Plan Options (401(k)) and financial planning tools
• Life insurance
• Employee discounts
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships
• Bonus/other non‑recurrent compensation occasionally offered for qualified positions (discussed at screening phase)

Schedule

• Full‑time, hourly, non‑exempt
• Required travel: 11–25% (may include domestic and international)
• Base access required within 60 days of hire
• May require extended periods aboard ships at sea