Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Inspector to join our dynamic team. The Quality Inspector will play a critical role in ensuring that our autonomous surface vessels meet the highest standards of quality and performance before they reach our clients. This role requires a candidate who is shift flexible, has a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of quality control processes, and the ability to work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspection & Testing: Conduct thorough inspections and tests on components, assemblies, and finished vessels to ensure compliance with design specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of inspection results, non-conformities, and corrective actions. Prepare inspection reports and provide feedback to engineering and production teams.

• Compliance: Ensure adherence to quality standards and protocols, including DoD-specific requirements. Monitor and enforce compliance with internal quality policies and procedures.

• Problem-Solving: Identify defects or deviations from specifications, investigate root causes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive measures.

• Continuous Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of quality control procedures and best practices. Provide recommendations for process enhancements.

• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, production staff, and suppliers to address quality issues and support the successful delivery of autonomous surface vessels.

• Training: Assist in training new team members on quality control procedures and standards.

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day

• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 20 lbs.

• The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs

• Ability to work outside for an extended period of time

• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install vehicle parts of varying size and weight overhead, accurately and in allotted timeframes

• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain

• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day

• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, platforms, or other high structures

• Ability to find issues in a work process and be alert to safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing

• Demonstrated ability to handle and manipulate tooling and mechanically fasten bolts within required cycle time

• Exposures to hazardous materials and ability to follow waste handling/disposal procedures

• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, gloves and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in quality inspection, preferably in the aerospace, defense, or maritime industries. Experience with autonomous systems is a plus.

• Strong understanding of quality control principles, techniques, and tools.

• Proficiency in using inspection tools and equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges).

• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including DoD quality requirements.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Occasional standing and walking within the office

Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays

Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match