Quality Inspector

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Quality Inspector to join our shipyard team in support of the construction, integration, and testing of autonomous surface vessels.

The Quality Inspector plays a critical role in ensuring that all materials, components, assemblies, and completed vessels meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. This position requires flexibility in shift work, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to collaborate closely with engineering, production, and regulatory representatives in a fast-paced shipyard environment.

Responsibilities:

• Inspection & Testing: Perform in-process and final inspections of welds, hull structures, electrical/electronic systems, outfitting, and finished vessels to verify compliance with drawings, specifications, regulatory/military standards, and customer requirements. Support harbour and sea trials with inspection and verification activities.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate inspection records, including results, nonconformances, and corrective actions. Prepare inspection reports and provide timely feedback to engineering and production teams.

• Compliance: Ensure adherence to internal quality standards, ISO 9001, regulatory, and military specific standards. Verify that processes and products comply with all applicable requirements.

• Problem-Solving: Identify defects, deviations, or nonconformances. Work with cross-functional teams to investigate root causes, recommend corrective/preventive actions, and verify effectiveness of fixes.

• Continuous Improvement: Actively support quality improvement initiatives, process audits, and implementation of best practices in the shipyard. Provide input on opportunities for inspection efficiency and effectiveness.

• Collaboration: Partner with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to address quality issues and support on-time delivery of fully compliant autonomous vessels. Interface with regulatory inspectors and customer representatives as required.

• Training & Support: Assist in training new inspectors and shipyard personnel in inspection procedures, quality standards, and the proper use of inspection tools and documentation systems.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1+ years of experience in quality inspection, preferably in shipbuilding, defence, aerospace, or maritime industries. Experience with autonomous or advanced systems is a plus.

• Solid understanding of quality control principles, inspection techniques, and measurement methods.

• Proficiency in using inspection tools and equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, gauges, weld inspection tools, electrical test equipment).

• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations. Experience with ISO 9001, ABS, Navy, and/or Department of Defence quality standards is highly desirable.

• Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly document findings and interact with production and engineering teams.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced shipyard/startup environment with shifting priorities.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance plans covering a range of services

• Saronic pays 100% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents

• Dental and Vision Insurance: Coverage for routine dental check-ups, orthodontics, and vision care

• Saronic pays 99% of the premium for employees and 80% for dependents

• Time Off: Generous PTO and Holidays

• Parental Leave: Paid maternity and paternity leave to support new parents

• Competitive Salary: Industry-standard salaries with opportunities for performance-based bonuses

• Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan

• Stock Options: Equity options to give employees a stake in the company’s success

• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage

• Additional Perks: Free lunch benefit and unlimited free drinks and snacks in the office

Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time, up to 12 hours/day

• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 20 lbs.

• The ability to carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs

• Ability to work outside for an extended period of time

• Frequently and repetitively, bend, lift and reach to install vehicle parts of varying size and weight overhead, accurately and in allotted timeframes

• Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours/day, including over varied and uneven terrain

• Stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time, including up to 12 hours/day

• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, platforms, or other high structures

• Ability to find issues in a work process and be alert to safety signals using sight, touch, and hearing

• Demonstrated ability to handle and manipulate tooling and mechanically fasten bolts within required cycle time

• Exposures to hazardous materials and ability to follow waste handling/disposal procedures

• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, gloves and adhering to prescribed safety rules and guidelines

Additional Information:

• This role requires access to export-controlled information or items that require “U.S. Person” status. As defined by U.S. law, individuals who are any one of the following are considered to be a “U.S. Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)