QA Representative - Mechanical
Vigor, Llc
Inspect ship systems, create test plans, and ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards.
9 days ago ago
$40 - $40
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Portland, OR
Onsite
Company Size
1,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Marine Services
Shipbuilding
Engineering
Design
Repair Services
Project Management
Consulting
Fabrication
Sector Specialisms
Aerospace
Defense
Energy
Infrastructure
Maritime
Shipbuilding
Ship Repair
Industrial Services
Role
What you would be doing
test plans
inspection plans
instrument calibration
material checks
defect reporting
regulatory liaison
- Monitors craft work to ensure workmanship meets applicable acceptance criteria in accordance with regulatory agencies, classification society, NAVSEA Standard Items, and acceptable shipbuilding practices as appropriate.
- Handle multiple priorities with independence and good judgment.
- Coordinates with management and craft supervisors to ensure all personnel meet the minimum skill and ability along and possess the required certifications to accomplish the task assigned.
- Assists Managers, the Quality Director and supervisors in developing test memos and Process Control Procedures to ensure that final forms and testing practices are in proper format and work scope formed.
- Develops tests and inspection plans for areas of responsibility in accordance with internal quality requirements and contract specifications, including but not limited to NAVSEA Standard Items, U.S. Coast Guard Regulations, Classification Societies, and other applicable engineering standards.
- Serves as liaison between supervision, crafts and regulatory agencies as required.
- Reviews and qualifies all Quality Assurance requirements imposed by outside agencies. Verifies that requirements do not impose higher levels of effort to accomplish then those required by contract specifications.
- Develops and assists in administering training to craft supervisors and test directors for applicable test and inspection requirements, as required.
- Ensures that all instrumentation and gauges used in testing procedures are properly calibrated in accordance with regulatory agencies and company calibration guidelines.
- Establishes and maintains positive, cooperative working relationships with crafts, owner representatives, and regulatory agency officials.
- Ensures materials purchased and installed meet requirements of contract specifications by performing random checks.
- Ensures that all preliminary inspection requirements have been satisfied and are accomplished in accordance with contract specifications prior to final inspection call outs to regulatory agencies.
- Informs Project Management, Quality Director, Operations Managers/Directors of all deficiencies requiring corrective action as outlined in the Quality Management System (QMS) to include Internal Deficiency Reports (IDR), Quality Deficiency Reports (QDR), and Non-conforming Services (NCS).
- Ensures all subcontractors’ qualifications meet requirements of regulatory agencies and contract specifications. Also ensures all subcontractor required quality assurance submittals are correct and fulfill requirements of the specifications.
What you bring
chief engineer
vessel engineer
electrician license
navsea
ms office
ship systems
- Knowledge of principles and practice of marine or class society surveying, vessel operations, or U.S. Coast Guard inspections. Understanding of engineering principles applicable to ship repair; crafts required in ship repair.
- Skilled at conducting inspections and guide others in appropriate work process techniques, while mentoring others by modeling respectful behaviors, including interpreting and applying complex contracts in the inspection of work.
- Knowledge of ship systems particularly, how they interact, and construction/repair sequencing.
- Ability to apply a systems approach to work planning and execution.
- Chief Engineer – previous or currently active
- Knowledge and understanding of NAVSEA Standard Items
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction specifications, complex regulatory documents and contracts.
- Able to identify approaches to maximize adherence to quality processes on an on-going basis.
- Skill in setting high expectations and inspiring employees to meet the standards, including use of computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
- Ability to provide strong customer service and demonstrate adherence to customer requirements and satisfaction.
- Ability to use PC and software applications such as MS Office and Database programs.
- Electricians License – Electrical (As applicable)
- Effectively work in a complex multi-craft, union work environment; influence others to meet quality standard and skilled at conflict resolution.
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing with diverse groups such as customers, vendors, labor representatives and officials at all levels.
- Vessel Engineer experience and applicable licenses
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- only us persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, refugees) may be employed; no sponsorship provided.
- must pass a drug and alcohol test and background check as pre‑employment screening.
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Company
Overview
1995 Founded
Year of establishment
The company was established in 1995 from a rescued ship repair yard, marking the beginning of its maritime and industrial engineering journey.
7 Facilities
Major operational sites
The company operates seven major facilities across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, showcasing its extensive infrastructure capabilities.
2017 Contract
Landmark US Army project
Secured a significant US Army landing craft contract in 2017, highlighting its expertise in defense and government vessel programs.
2019 Ownership
New ownership milestone
Acquired by The Carlyle Group and Stellex Capital in 2019, marking a new era of growth and scaling across sectors.
- Delivers high-stakes projects: from ferries, tugs and landing craft to nuclear containment vessels and aerospace structures.
- Excels in industrial infrastructure: fabricating bridge girders, dam gates, power boilers and space-launch towers.
- Blends maritime heritage and industrial engineering in hybrid projects spanning ship repair to nuclear-energy infrastructure.
- A commitment to a safe and healthy work environment.
- Driving continuous improvement and innovative solutions.
- Delivering the highest standards in everything we do.
- Working together to achieve shared success.
- Acting with honesty and transparency.
- Taking ownership of results and actions.
2040 Target
Net Zero Emissions
The company has set a goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, demonstrating a commitment to reducing environmental impact in its operations and services.
- Committed to sustainability in operations and services.
- Focus on reducing environmental impact in shipbuilding and marine services.
- Promoting energy efficiency and reducing waste in all areas of operation.
- Development of clean energy technologies for the maritime industry.
- Vigor strives to maintain an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workforce.
- Emphasis on attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent.
- Gender parity in leadership roles across the company.
- Active programs to promote an inclusive and supportive work environment.
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