Quality Control Technician

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for overseeing and performing quality inspections throughout the shipbuilding process to ensure all work meets contractual requirements, regulatory standards, and internal quality procedures. This role serves as a technical resource for production teams, and acts as a primary liaison between Quality, Engineering, and Production to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Perform and oversee inspections of hull fabrication, welding, structural assemblies, piping, outfitting, coatings, and systems installation.

Serve as the primary point of contact for quality control - related issues within assigned areas of the shipyard.

Verify work complies with:

Contract drawings and specifications

Regulatory requirements (ABS, DNV, USCG, NAVSEA, or customer-specific standards)

Shipyard quality procedures and work instructions

Verify TMDE (Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment) for current calibration

Conduct and oversee in-process, final, and witness inspections at predetermined hold points.

Hydrostatic and Tank Testing – Monitor testing performed, provide technical support, ensure testing is accurately documented and witnessed by Class as required

Facilitate surveyor visits as build progresses for structural inspections, operational tests at dock and sea trials. Provide surveyor with material and equipment certificates as required. Accurately record and disseminate survey results to appropriate company personnel for corrective action if needed. Follow up on “Open Surveyor” issues for resolution.