Quality Inspector

About The Job Quality InspectorAbout the roleThe 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.EssentialRequired Skills / Experience / Attributes:Graduate of Engineering course, preferably Mechanical Engineer or Naval Architecture and Marine EngineeringMinimum of 3 years' experience in quality control, inspection, auditing, and testing in a shipbuilding or similar industriesStrong working knowledge on technical drawing (structural, piping, schematic) interpretationsFamiliar with various welding processes, Welding Procedure Qualification Test and Welder Qualification TestAbility to interface effectively with all levels of organization and external customersKnowledgeable in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Effective communication skills written and spokenExperience working in Shipbuilding/Ship Sustainment/manufacturing organizationWhy 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.