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Quality Assurance Specialist
Job Location:
Job Location:
Hampton, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
6 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
3 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Quality Assurance Specialist supports the companys quality management system through inspection
documentation review nonconformance management supplier quality activities and final product acceptance.
This position works closely with Shipping & Receiving Production Engineering Purchasing and Project
Management to ensure products and documentation meet customer contractual regulatory and company
requirements.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Receiving Inspection Material Verification and Compliance
Review and validate receiving inspection findings including discrepancies damage and documentation
issues.
Verify material traceability identification quantities dimensions and compliance with internal standards.
Review supplier quality documentation including Certificates of Conformance (CoCs) Material Test
Reports (MTRs) inspection reports and other required records.
Quality Documentation & Record Control
Maintain quality records inspection reports certifications and documentation relating to material receipt
and ship outs.
Ensure documentation is complete accurate organized and available for audits customer review and
project closeout.
Nonconformance & Corrective Action Management
Collaborate with the Quality Manager to maintain and manage the Nonconformance Report (NCR Log)
Investigate document and track quality issues identified during receiving inspections and shipment
preparation activities.
Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Shipment and Source Inspection Release
Verify compliance with drawings specifications customer requirements and internal procedures.
Support customer witness inspections.
Conduct final inspections and review Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) packages prior to shipment.
Verify completion of required inspections testing certifications and customer deliverables and authorize
shipment release in accordance with company procedures.
Supplier Quality & Continuous Improvement
Support supplier quality initiatives supplier monitoring and qualification activities.
Conduct supplier and sub-tier audits and assist with corrective action follow-up.
Assist in the development maintenance and improvement of quality procedures inspection plans and
best practices.
Qualifications & Core Competencies
Education & Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum five (5) years of experience in quality assurance quality control manufacturing fabrication
shipbuilding or related industrial environments.
Experience with quality documentation nonconformance management material traceability and final
documentation packages preferred.
Associate degree technical training or equivalent experience preferred.
Technical Qualifications
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings specifications purchase orders and customer
requirements.
Working knowledge of quality documentation traceability inspection methods and manufacturing
processes.
Familiarity with precision measuring equipment and dimensional inspection techniques.
Familiarity with NDT methods; certification is a plus but not required. Training opportunities my be
provided for qualified candidates
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Outlook Adobe Acrobat and ERP systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience participating in supplier vendor or sub-tier audits.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality management systems and auditing practices.
Experience supporting corrective actions and root cause analysis.
Physical Requirements
Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand walk bend and work for extended periods in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
Ability to perform work in office shop and outdoor environments and adapt to varying weather
environmental and industrial conditions throughout the year.
Core Competencies
Attention to Detail
Quality Documentation & Compliance
Material Traceability
Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
Communication & Collaboration
Accountability
Organization & Time Management
Audit & Compliance Awareness
Continuous Improvement
Customer Focus
