Quality Assurance Specialist IV
Job ID: 2026-24
Date Posted: 2026-01-23T00:00:00
Location: Portsmouth, Virginia
Minimum Experience: 10 years
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. has a job opportunity for a full time Quality Assurance Specialist IV located in Portsmouth, VA.

Summary: Directly reports to QA & EHS Director at our Portsmouth Va. location. Inspect and monitor work performed on government and commercial work items, specializing in Hull, Mechanical and Electrical Inspections for Quality compliance. Review QA Work Packages, QA Work Books, and Re-entry Control (REC) / Technical Work Documents (TWD) packages prior to start-work for completeness, accuracy and compliance with technical specifications and customer requirements. Provide review of certified completed QA Work Packages, QA Work Books, and Re-entry Control (REC) / Technical Work Documents (TWD) packages. Conduct Audits/Surveillances when assigned.

Non-Supervisory. Provide management oversight, and career development of production trades related to quality assurance and safety requirements. Provide Project QA inspections/audits and assessments were requirements cannot be met by trade Quality Control Inspectors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish and execute Audit/Surveillance Plans for SUBSAFE / Level I / Corporate Component Repair Program (CCRP), Modernization and Manufacturing contract work.

• Establishes basic Test and Inspection Plans for projects. Perform in-process work surveillances, safety surveillances and conduct final work-package review after work-completion.

• Performs internal audit of to monitor compliance with company procedures and performs external audits to evaluate supplier suitability for use. Develop trend analysis and reports.

• Prepares Corrective Action Requests, and Preventative Action requests as related to production work to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures and work instructions.

• Assists Program Managers, Project Managers, and Supervisors/Foreman in the understanding of NAVSEA Standard Item and other customer related requirements to ensure work is conducted accurately and safely.

• Assists in the development of written procedures for Safety, Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical Trades work and tasks

• Monitors compliance with company Quality and Safety Management Systems, Workmanship standards and Customer requirements.

• Develops safety, quality control and inspection procedures for inclusion in test and inspection plans for production Work-Packages.

• Defines test standards and specifies test equipment associated with requirements established in test and inspection plans.

• Schedules and Conducts Safety/Quality Assurance inspections, Audit and Surveillances.

• Performs Audits and evaluations of Suppliers/Subcontractors.

• Works with customer QA/Safety representatives to coordinate inspection and acceptance activities.

• Reviews QA/Safety control requirements with customer representative to assure compliance with requirements.

• Reviews contractually required quality/safety documentation for accuracy and completeness for project/job/contract completion.

• Maintain OQE records retention.

Job Requirements:

• High School GED Diploma or equivalent and specialized training and certifications in Quality Assurance with 10 years total waterfront experience with training and experience in Quality Assurance to include minimum 7 years extensive SUBSAFE/SOC Shipboard/CCRP quality oversight experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree and 4 years waterfront SUBSAFE/SOC Shipboard/CCRP quality experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree may be substituted with a completed Maritime Trade School / Apprenticeship with 5 years waterfront Quality Assurance experience OR 6 years' military service with specialized training and experience in Quality Assurance to include minimum 5 years extensive SUBSAFE/SOC Shipboard/CCRP quality oversight experience.

Travel: Must be able to travel for extended periods of time (85%)

Job Training: Safety, Quality Assurance and NAVSEA Standards for shipboard work.

Certifications: Quality Assurance Inspector, Quality Assurance Specialist, Quality Assurance Auditor (preferred), NACE/NBPI (desired), NDT Level II (desired).

Base Access:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain access to U.S Military bases and shipyards for performance of job duties.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance.

• Pursuant to the various government contractual requirements, all applicants must be a U.S. Citizen.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge and experience in Submarine systems within SUBSAFE / SOC Boundary to include repair, overhaul, inspection and testing of shipboard systems.

• Knowledge and experience in Submarine Corporate Component Repair Program Assets (valves, actuators, hydraulic cylinders, etc.) to include repair, overhaul, inspection and testing of CCRP assets.

• Knowledgeable in shipyard, maritime, and commercial work practices, quality assurance, safety, Metal-work and contracting methods.

• Knowledge of Navy ship repair processes and procedures.

• Knowledge of OSHA Regulations for Shipyard Employment, NAVSEA Standard Items, Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM), NAVSHIPS Tech Manuals (NSTM), SUBSAFE, DSS-SOC and DOD Standards, Military Specifications, Performance Standards, and other customer related specifications and standards

• Knowledgeable in all aspects of workplace Safety.

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective fabrication or manufacture and distribution of products.

Skills:

• Able to conduct audits and surveillances.

• Able to conduct tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

• Effective written and oral communication skills.

• Able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Effective interpersonal skills and able to lead/teach others.

• Effective problem solving skills. Provides sound judgment and decision.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point and Access

Abilities:

• Able to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

• Able to read structural, mechanical and electrical drawings.

• Able to anticipate problem and apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

• Able to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Must be able to physically access ships, small craft, and submarines.

• Able operate in: confined Spaces, noisy environment, heavy Industrial conditions, high traffic areas, office environment, meetings and multiple locations.

• Able to Remain calm in: Stressful situations including; high pressure production schedule, strict workmanship requirements, customer interface, regulatory requirements.

• Able to lift, carry and move objects at least 25 lbs. in weight.

• Visual acuity and manual dexterity.

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.