Department Focus and Job Summary
The overarching philosophy will be “Right the First Time” in everything we do and produce and driving towards perfection. Hidden problems and trends will be made visual, and continuously improved.
The candidate must be highly organized and have a high level of attention to detail. The Quality Engineer works with either the Quick Response Team (QRT) or as a Specialist and will be responsible for the review and approval of objective evidence for quality of examination, inspection, and test results for conformance / compliance to Code, Energy Steel, and customer purchase order requirements. The QE compiles the Energy Steel certification documents and releases material for further processing or shipment based upon the results of the required approvals contained therein. All QA Department personnel have the authority to stop shipment and/or designate material as nonconforming, make determinations, and implement solutions to nonconformances.
The Quality Engineer will help oversee and maintain our Quality programs in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (B&PVC) and other recognized standards. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between design, manufacturing, and regulatory compliance, ensuring our ASME Section III and Section VIII products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and traceability.
Minimum qualifications:
- Due to Federal Contract requirements, US Citizenship is required for this position.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field - OR
- 2-5 years’ of work experience in quality control inspection or quality program implementation with an Associate’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related field - OR
- 8-10 years’ of experience in quality control inspection or quality program implementation.
- Basic understanding of problem-solving and quality improvement tools and techniques. This includes knowledge of management and planning tools, quality tools, preventive and corrective actions, and how to overcome barriers to quality improvements.
- Basic understanding of quality philosophies, principles, systems, methods, tools, standards, organizational and team dynamics, customer expectations and satisfaction, supplier relations and performance, leadership, training, interpersonal relationships, improvement systems and professional ethics.
- Basic understanding of a nuclear quality system and its development, documentation and implementation to domestic and international standards or requirements.
- Basic understanding of the audit process including types of audits, planning, preparation, execution, reporting results and follow-up.
- Ability to read & interpret engineering drawings, standards and specifications.
- Expected travel is 10-20% yearly.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and general computer knowledge.
Preferences:
- Working knowledge of ASME B & PV Codes Section III and/or VIII
- Current NDE Certifications
- NQA-1 Certification – Lead Auditor
Physical & Environmental Demands
- Must be able to occasionally maneuver in, around, and under pressure vessels, piping systems, fabricated structures, equipment, and other items.
- Be able to lift 50 pounds safely.
- Must be able to differentiate colors and have vision (with or without correction) that meets code requirements.
- Travel overseas and outside of the continental US.
To see the full job description, go to our website: Energy Steel & Supply Co. - Quality Engineer
