Extensive experience with quality assurance for U.S. Navy ship repair, alteration, fabrication, or structural repair work.
Hands-on fabrication and welding quality assurance experience, including inspection of ship structures and related components.
Strong working knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items (009-series), including 009-04 (Quality Management System), 009-09 (Process Control Procedures), and 009-12 (Weld, Fabricate, and Inspect), or corresponding requirements in applicable contract-year Standard Items.
Thorough working knowledge of MIL-STD-1689, covering fabrication, welding, and inspection of ship structure.
Proven ability to prepare, review, maintain, and close out structural QA documentation in line with NAVSEA, MIL-STD, contract, and work-item requirements.
Experience reviewing work packages, weld and inspection records, material documentation, and other QA records for completeness and compliance.
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, work items, and technical requirements and to identify documentation or compliance deficiencies.
Proficiency in reviewing technical drawings and specifications for shipbuilding and ship repair projects.
Strong documentation and record management skills, including document control for QA records.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for tracking, analyzing, and maintaining QA documentation and records.
Experience with documentation quality assurance, technical documentation, and technical drawing review.
Familiarity with inspection processes related to welding, mechanical fabrication, and structural analysis in a shipyard or industrial environment.
Experience working in environments focused on inspection, weld quality, blueprint reading, mechanical fabrication, and analysis.