Job Description

Overview

The Quality Assurance Engineer is a hands-on role supporting quality execution in a steel fabrication manufacturing environment. This position works directly on the production floor, partnering with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers to ensure welding, coating, and product quality requirements are met.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain and ensure the execution of the Quality Management System (QMS) and quality control plans.
  • Maintain records and procedures in accordance with ISO 9001 standards.
  • Maintain material test reports and various certificates of conformance.
  • Maintain the instrument testing and calibration program for measuring equipment.
  • Provide oversight to the Supplier Qualification Program.
  • Assist purchasing in the qualification of new suppliers and resolution of supplier quality issues.
  • Assist with quality reviews of major and critical suppliers.
  • Facilitate audits of supplier manufacturing and quality systems.
  • Oversee the inspection of material receipt and maintain the incoming material inspection program.
  • Manage all product quality assurance programs and sign-off on product releases.
  • Develop and assist with method sheets documenting manufacturing procedures.
  • Perform in-process inspections including dimensional verification and weld inspections.
  • Oversee all product testing, audit, and inspection.
  • Coordinate off-site testing as required.
  • Oversee all initial sample inspection report requirements and submission.
  • Maintain customer product certification and inspection activities.
  • Interact directly with customer representatives as directed by facility leadership.
  • Assist with the training and certification of facility welders.
  • Communicate with shift supervisors and cross-functional teams regarding quality issues.
  • Conduct other job-specific responsibilities as directed by QA/CI manager.

Requirements

  • College degree or equivalent experience in a manufacturing/steel fabrication environment.
  • Working knowledge of a manufacturing quality management system.
  • Good computer skills and experience in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Working knowledge of arc welding processes for carbon, stainless, and alloy metals.
  • Knowledgeable in both liquid and powder type coatings.

Additional Information

  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.