Quality Assurance Inspector

Job description

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment. ERG is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector to support and oversee quality assurance and inspection activities across complex technical projects. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality programs, inspection plans, and audit processes to ensure installations, systems, and deliverables meet contractual requirements, engineering standards, and applicable codes. This is a full-time, onsite position located at the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) in Wallops Island, VA. ### Job Description: - Develop and implement a Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP) defining roles and responsibilities, quality issue identification processes, performance metrics, and document control procedures - Design and maintain a Quality Assurance Inspection Plan (QAIP) defining inspection activities and frequencies, criteria, requirements, and non-conformance handling processes - Perform inspections of components, systems, and installations using engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and technical documentation - Plan, conduct, and document quality audits to assess procedural compliance and effectiveness of quality controls - Develop, maintain, and execute a quality audit plan aligned with program and contract requirements - Recommend and support implementation of process improvements to enhance quality performance - Support training, mentoring, and communication of quality standards, inspection criteria, and procedures ### Required Qualifications and Skills: - Certification as an American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) - 6+ years of experience performing quality assurance inspections and administering quality control programs - 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or lead quality role - Demonstrated experience inspecting complex components and systems - Strong ability to interpret and apply blueprints, engineering drawings, and technical specifications - Experience planning and conducting audits and evaluating procedural compliance - Proven ability to analyze production data, identify recurring defects, perform root cause analysis, and recommend process improvements - Must currently hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret-level security clearance - Must be a U.S. citizen as this position is not eligible for Limited Access Authorizations