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Quality Assurance Specialist – Document Control (Job ID 1512)

Colonna's Shipyard

Job Location:

Norfolk, MA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 28 - 38

Posted: 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Quality Assurance Specialist Document Control

Purpose:

The QA (Quality Assurance) Specialist Document Control serves a critical role in helping deliver products/services that meet quality standards through testing analysis and identifying areas for improvement while working with cross-functional teams to support the quality management system and implementation of quality control processes.

This position drives the accuracy accessibility and security of critical departmental documents through a systematic approach of organizing and updating records while also leading the coordination of various product process and service audits. Additionally the QA Specialist facilitates the calibration and maintenance of inspection measuring and test equipment to ensure ongoing accuracy and reliability.

This full-time onsite position may require occasional flexibility in working hours as well as hours beyond a standard workweek to accommodate business needs.

Job Description:

Generate Test and Inspection Plans (TIP)
- includes analysis of compartments adjacent spaces etc. by applying requirements from multiple skill-trades tech manuals and government specifications
- scheduling all checkpoints for all required tests/inspections (interfacing with shops/trades subcontractors customers etc.)
- and effectively communicates discrepancies to production team while coordinating resolutions.
Maintain monitor and provide oversight to the Correction Action Report program - review CARs to ensure specifications are met create and file reports coordinate non-conformance/ corrective/ preventive actions and any deviations from standardized processes
Maintains the calibration program of equipment and calibration certifications in Hilti system maintain facility calibration accreditations for entire organization
Schedule and conduct reoccurring trainings and audit refreshers on records created at Steel America
Provide ongoing support research and recommendations for continuous improvements to our Quality Management System
Provide various elements of administrative and logistical support for the department.

Other responsibilities will include:

Performdocument control of quality records for weld joints for various projects by maintaining records in an organized way allowing quick retrieval as needed
Review all records before submittal to the customer to include record completed correctly typographical errors write overs and other penmanship issues.
Create track update and maintain various records reports and inform interested parties in status of records
Submit all records to the customer via multiple platforms as required.
Create track update and maintain various records reports and inform interested parties in status of records
Support external audits and perform internal in-process and QMS audits as needed

Qualifications:

Must have Bachelors degree (or equivalent work experience) 3 years quality assurance or relative work experience
Knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items Calibration and Quality Management Systems requirements
Ability to obtain and maintain access to appropriate Government databases and systems
Ability to read and understand complex specifications drawings and technical documents
Must have strong command of business tools required to specifically include (not limited to) Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Excel Word PowerPoint)
Must have experience with data management reporting tools and database (relative to the functional area) to compile and generate reports statistics timelines tables graphs correspondence and presentations
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills with internal and external stakeholders at all levels commitment to process excellence with strong organizational detail-orientated problem-solving and analytical skills.
Must be able to work independently and within a team managing multiple priorities effectively.
Must maintain current industry awareness and ability to adapt quickly to new/emerging technologies evolving business needs industry trends and best practices.
Must have strong attention to detail and an ability to deliver quality work under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of NDT Weld QP-1 programs
Experience with Costpoint Navy Maintenance Database EDFS and Hilti programs
Knowledge of calibration requirements (METRL Z)

Travel Requirements:

Minimal Travel; 10% or less.

Physical Requirements:

Remaining in a stationary position often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Able to sit and work on a computer for long periods of time.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Respect Pride Truth Family These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.

Colonnas Shipyard Inc. and its divisions are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicants race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability marital status genetic information protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Additionally Colonnas Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health wellness and future to include medical/dental/vision options company paid disability insurances 401k with match legal services as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Pay Range: $28.15 - $38.08

Determination of base salary considers various factors including but not limited to scope of responsibility candidates relative and specific experience education level key skills as well as other business considerations. The company also provides a variety of benefits to support employees best health and wellness. Additionally the company offers a 401k retirement program with match paid holidays and competitive paid time off (PTO)

Required Experience:

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