Dimensional Inspector – Naval Structural Fabrication

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📍 BC📍 Metro Vancouver📍 Metro Vancouver, BC, Canada📍 caContract

About this role

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

We are urgently seeking an experienced Dimensional Inspector with advanced expertise in high‑precision measurement and naval structural fabrication. This position supports a major shipbuilding program and requires hands‑on dimensional control across multiple stages of fabrication.

You will perform dimensional inspections throughout the structural fabrication lifecycle—from early‑stage assemblies to final erection mapping—ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with engineering standards.

Scope of Work

  • Conduct dimensional inspections on 2D/3D assemblies during naval structural fabrication.
  • Perform weld release inspections, 3D measurements, and erection mapping.
  • Verify structural geometry at various production stages.
  • Analyze and prepare dimensional reports using advanced metrology tools.
  • Work closely with engineering, QA, and production teams to maintain dimensional integrity

Additional Context

This requirement is specialized and technical, going beyond general surveillance or NDT inspection. It demands advanced dimensional control expertise suitable for complex naval projects.

Internal considerations include:

  • Contract structure
  • Taxation
  • Inspector deployment across multiple possible sites
  • Availability and long‑term assignment plans

 

Qualifications

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Strong hands‑on experience with 3D measurement systems, including:
  • Total Station
  • Laser Tracker
  • Laser Scanner
  • High proficiency in dimensional analysis/CAD tools:
  • Spatial Analyzer (SA)
  • AutoCAD
  • Background in naval, marine, aerospace, heavy fabrication, or precision manufacturing preferred.
  • Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

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This Dimensional Inspector – Naval Structural Fabrication role at sgs is based in BC, Metro Vancouver, Metro Vancouver, BC, Canada, ca. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Dimensional Inspector – Naval Structural Fabrication role at sgs full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Contract position. It is posted as a Dimensional Inspector – Naval Structural Fabrication role in the Inspection and Field Testing department at sgs.
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This Dimensional Inspector – Naval Structural Fabrication position at sgs was posted on May 15, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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