Quality Inspector - Alternate Shift at Electric Boat – North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Quality Inspector - Alternate Shift

US-RI-North Kingstown

Job ID: 2025-15942
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 33
Category: Quality Control
EB Quonset Point Facility

Overview

This position follows an alternative workweek schedule, working four 10-hour shifts from Thursday through Sunday at the Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.

A challenging and exciting career is waiting for you!

General Dynamics Electric Boat has a proud history dating back to its incorporation on February 7, 1899, and the delivery of the first practical submarine to the U.S. Navy the following year. During the ensuing century, Electric Boat has been at the forefront of every innovation in submarine technology. Today, we are the nation's premier designer and builder of nuclear submarines.

We deliver the advantage that protects our sailors, our families and our freedom!

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Prescription Coverage
• Health and Wellness Programs
• 401K
• Commuter/Van Services
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Paid Training
• Professional Development and Advancement Opportunities

Learn more at gdeb.com/careers

Quality Inspectors perform inspection duties throughout the facility, which includes verifying attributes for welds, structures and components. Candidates will be trained in Quality Control systems, Electric Boat procedures applicable to the work they are performing and Quality Department Instructions. Candidates must work in a collaborative environment to meet all company and organizational goals.

All successful candidates will be required to maintain a Magnetic Particle certification. Further opportunity for inspection disciplines such as Liquid Penetrant, Pre-Test, Electrical, Mechanical, etc. may be made available once proficiency has been achieved and maintained in Magnetic Particle.

Above all, successful candidates must embody the Electric Boats Core Values, work safely; be responsible for themselves, their peers, the ship and crew who will operate our vessel. This position will need inspectors who perform with integrity and purpose. Our sailors and their families deserve excellence in our workmanship and first time quality. We are the last line of defense for the integrity of our product.

Responsibilities

• Basic note taking
• Adaptability to switch from one job to another as business needs dictate
• Ability to communicate effectively with their management team and peers
• Must maintain a positive attitude and proactively attend to issues and concerns
• Attention to detail must be held at an extremely high level

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent OR 2 plus years of related technical experience
Must be able to obtain an MT, PT, or ET certificationMust be able to attain a key department qualification/certification within the first six months after starting as a Quality InspectorAbility to interpret technical manuals, shipyard procedures, test documents, blueprints and diagramsBasic mathematical skills
• The successful candidate must be able to work all shifts, extended week days and weekends as required
Ability to work at heights, tightly confined spaces and in extreme weather conditionsAccurate documentation, record keeping and archiving along with verifying previous status of work for completion is a critical job functionPossess your own basic hand toolsAbility to obtain and maintain a security clearance through the Department of Defense

Preferred:

Inspection/quality assurance experienceMechanical and Electrical experiencePipe hanger installation experienceStructural experienceNACE CertifiedKnowledge of shipboard assemblies, installations, components and structuresMetal fabrication experienceMilitary shipbuilding experienceVocational, Technical and Community Colleges or Apprentice programsRelated military/Navy experience