Role Overview:

The Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for establishing quality requirements and procedures to ensure products and Quality Assurance (QA) programs comply with customer specifications and industry standards. This role manages day-to-day priorities, supports internal and external audits, and contributes to continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret customer orders and specifications to identify applicable quality requirements.
• Prepare Job Quality Requirement (JQR) documents to align customer needs with internal QA programs.
• Develop and implement inspection and testing standards, including acceptance criteria, to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Monitor quality performance and conformance throughout the product lifecycle, from design to shipment.
• Evaluate work repair instructions and recommend changes to ensure compliance.
• Review certifications for procured items to confirm contractual and regulatory compliance.
• Approve supplier procedures and specifications; review and process Change Orders.
• Serve as a liaison with customers on quality-related matters.
• Coordinate customer and third-party inspections with internal Quality Control personnel.
• Compile QA documentation for submittal to customers.
• Support customer deviation requests when necessary.
• Analyze and maintain the company's QA program to align with current industry standards; recommend improvements.
• Manage quality-related priorities including incoming order reviews, production support, and shipment releases.
• Delegate tasks to other Quality Engineers as needed.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Support and participate in audits from regulatory agencies and customers.
• Lead internal audits and some supplier audits.
• Review and assess audit results shared by the Nuclear Industry Assessment Committee (NIAC).
• Act as the company's alternate NIAC representative.
• Support maintenance of the Nuclear Approved Supplier List.

Qualifications and Required Skills:

To perform this role successfully, candidates must meet the following qualifications. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (with a strong metallurgical background) from an accredited four-year institution.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Quality Assurance role.
• At least 1 year of auditing experience; 3+ years preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Nuclear Quality Assurance environment preferred.
• Experience implementing, maintaining, or updating a Quality Assurance Program.
• Experience in manufacturing environments producing finished products from raw materials; valve manufacturing preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Familiarity with ASME, NQA-1, 10CFR50 Appendix B, and 10CFR Part 21.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as ISO 9001; familiarity with NACE and API preferred.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting specifications and Material Test Reports (MTRs).
• Working knowledge of Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) techniques, including Penetrant Testing (minimum).
• Basic understanding of welding practices per ASME Section IX.
• Understanding of material traceability in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Commercial Grade Item Dedication (CGID); hands-on experience preferred.
• Familiarity with inspection tools, techniques, and blueprint reading preferred.
• NQA-1 Lead Auditor qualification preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP systems.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Additional Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving and creative thinking abilities.
• Understanding of international business etiquette and time zone considerations.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Pay range: $125,000 - $155,000

Within this range, individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications relative to the job requirements. Base pay information is aligned with market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.

Bonus eligibility: This position is also eligible for a variable incentive pay component, separate from base salary.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (office/cubicle environment with computers, fax machines and printers operating) to loud (manufacturing environment with large machinery operating).