• Quality Assurance Inspector

    Aerotek (San Diego, CA)


    Quality Assurance Inspector - San Diego, CA - Career Opportunity

    Job Description

    + The Quality Assurance Specialist ensures timely and effective implementation of company policies, procedures, and activities involved in assuring the quality of services and products for shipboard installations. This role focuses on inspection, compliance, and documentation for fiber optic and electrical cable assemblies installed aboard U.S. Navy vessels, in accordance with NAVSEA and MIL-STD requirements. The role emphasizes maintaining product and service quality, identifying, solving, and preventing problems affecting service/product quality, maximizing productivity, and complying with regulatory requirements.

    Responsibilities

    + Support the development and compliance of Quality Assurance Work Procedures, Test Procedures, and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE).

    + Review and ensure compliance with on-site production Work Packages and Technical Work Documents (TWD).

    + Ensure the Quality Management System aligns with NAVSEA Standard Items and NAVSEA Technical Specifications.

    + Implement and administer Corrective Action and Preventive Action processes.

    + Conduct periodic internal audits and frequent surveillance inspections to maintain quality and safety standards.

    + Perform in-process and final inspections of fiber optic and copper cable installations onboard Navy ships.

    + Conduct functional and continuity tests using OTDR, TDR, and other diagnostic tools.

    + Verify proper termination, labeling, and routing of cable assemblies.

    + Maintain and calibrate test equipment to ensure accuracy.

    + Compile and review test and inspection records for all completed tasks.

    + Prepare reports on nonconformance issues and corrective actions.

    + Maintain training and compliance records as required by contract.

    + Read, understand, and follow customer work item instructions, drawings, and routing diagrams.

    + Provide input for clear and concise work instructions to ensure compliance with specifications.

    + Capture and report Lessons Learned for continuous improvement.

    + Support the maintenance of test equipment and ensure proper setup and calibration.

    Essential Skills

    + Quality assurance expertise

    + Blueprint reading

    + Familiarity with NAVSEA Standard Items and specified test requirements

    + Ability to read, understand, and follow customer work item requirements, drawings, and wiring diagrams

    + Experience with Quality Management System in compliance with NAVSEA Standard Items and NAVSEA Technical Specifications

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + 3-5 years of relevant experience working in ship repair onboard US Navy ships

    + Experience installing, terminating, and testing fiber optic and copper multi-pin and RF cable assemblies is a plus

    Work Environment

    + Work will be performed both at shop facilities, various shipyards, and Navy bases as needed.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    + Join a dynamic team that values quality and precision. Enjoy a role that offers opportunities for professional growth and development while working in an environment that supports continuous improvement and innovation.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

     

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 6, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.