STRUCTURAL QUALITY INSPECTOR 2

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 operates under general supervision, adhering to standardized company and industrial policies and procedures. The position involves decision-making responsibilities regarding acceptance or rejection of work and the determination of measuring material used.

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 when needed.
• Maintain measurement tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges, rulers) to ensure accuracy.
• Identify quality issues, suggest process improvements, and participate in root-cause analysis or corrective-action teams.
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain required 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 inspection reports, data sheets, or electronic quality systems; note any non-conformances, deviations, or trends.

Qualifications

• High School/GED and 2 years of additional education and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction Carpentry fabrication and interpreting blueprints.
• Trade experience in X11 (Fitters), X18 (Welders), or X32 (Sheet Metal).
• Ability to read drawings, rulers, and procedures fluently.
• Able to climb into tanks and other confined spaces and traverse ladders and other staging obstacles.

Pay

Salary Range: $49,000.00 to $62,000.00. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range.

About HII

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division, with over 25,000 employees, is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. As the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines, NNS collaborates at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. HII is recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, offering a supportive environment, 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.

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position. HII is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.