Quality Inspector

About the role

The role is responsible for maintaining and improving inspection process and controls to achieve and continuously improve quality of constructed vessels.

Key objectives & responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct pre-survey/validation checks prior 3rd party Inspection/Survey.
• Monitor and drive inspection and test requirements completion and conformance based on specifications, Austal standard, Class/Client requirement and published ITP.
• Participate/take lead part during 3rd party surveys/inspections (Class/Client/Flag).
• Conduct or facilitate/coordinate investigations on Quality issues.
• Perform reviews, walkthroughs, and inspection to ensure conformance with applicable/specified requirements and standards.
• Report and escalate issues to Responsible Department and relevant parties.
• Validate rectification performed by Production in accordance with applicable standards, specification, drawing references and requirements and Class/Client requirements.
• Ensure that all rectification/ issues closure evidence is properly recorded and documented.
• Contribute to continuous improvement through lessons learned and identification of opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in establishing process and improvement programs for inspection, and other quality related tasks.

Required Skills / Experience / Attributes:

Essential

• Graduate of Engineering course, preferably Mechanical Engineer or Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in quality control, inspection, auditing, and testing in a shipbuilding or similar industries
• Strong working knowledge on technical drawing (structural, piping, schematic) interpretations
• Familiar with various welding processes, Welding Procedure Qualification Test and Welder Qualification Test
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of organization and external customers
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Effective communication skills written and spoken
• Experience working in Shipbuilding/Ship Sustainment/manufacturing organization

Why Austal?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.