QUALITY INSPECTOR 3

About the Role

Performs required inspections on structural components or systems to ensure conformance with quality requirements for Naval reactor plants and associated systems, supporting ship construction, overhaul, refueling, and repair contracts. This role reports to an Inspection Supervisor and involves decision-making on work acceptance/rejection and material measurement.

Responsibilities

• Inspect structural components and assemblies throughout the ship, ranging from close tolerance dimensional checks to general surveillance of work in progress.
• Review work orders, engineering drawings, and specifications; clarify inspection requirements with engineering or production personnel.
• Maintain measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges, rulers) for accuracy.
• Identify quality issues, suggest process improvements, and participate in root-cause analysis or corrective-action teams.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain security clearances for handling classified or sensitive material.
• Conduct visual, dimensional, and functional examinations of parts, assemblies, or work-in-process items according to approved procedures, drawings, and specifications.
• Record inspection results in reports, data sheets, or electronic quality systems; note non-conformances, deviations, or trends.
• Coach Quality Inspector II personnel and provide briefings and on-the-job training.
• Identify trends in inspection data and propose process changes, work-instruction updates, or automation opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School/GED and 5 years of additional education and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction Carpentry fabrication and interpreting blueprints (X11 Fitters, X18 Welders, X32 Sheet Metal) trade experience.
• Ability to read drawings, rulers, and procedures fluently.
• Able to climb into tanks and confined spaces, traverse ladders, and other staging obstacles.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with engineers, production staff, and management.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

About HII

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division, with over 25,000 employees, is Virginia’s largest industrial employer. As the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of nuclear submarines, NNS collaborates at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of powerful naval ships. HII offers a diverse workforce, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices.
• On-site health centers and tele-medicine.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• Savings plan options (401K) and financial education tools.
• Life insurance and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts and scholarships for early childhood and post-secondary education.

Some benefits may vary by division or location.

Pay

Salary Range: $58,000.00 to $74,000.00. Final compensation determined by experience, qualifications, and job-related factors.