QUALITY ENGINEER

Location: Houston, Westplain Campus

Work Environment: On-site Monday - Friday

Work Schedule/Hours: Normal Business Hours

Pay Range: The base pay range for this position is $85,000 - 90,000 USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.

This position will function as the Quality Engineer for the site's Commercial and Nuclear Quality Programs, reporting to the Site Quality Manager. The Commercial Quality Programs include ISO-9001, API, Pressure Equipment Directive (PED), and ASME Section I and VIII. The Nuclear Quality Program includes 10CFR Part 50 Appendix B, 10CFR Part 21, ASME Section III, and ASME NQA-1. The candidate will be expected to assist in the maintenance of the existing programs as well as the development of process improvements.

The candidate will also be expected to help maintain the Approved Vendors List and be able to travel and conduct Supplier audits and surveys of the company's sub-suppliers and service suppliers. Additional responsibilities include technical and quality review of customer purchase orders, procurement documents, work orders, and document packages supporting Commercial and Nuclear products.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review Customer POs and ensure the technical and QA requirements are set up in SAP per the customer PO before releasing to the next step.
• Review of Work Orders and Purchase Orders in support of production activities.
• Assist in conducting Internal audits as per the Commercial and Nuclear QMS requirements.
• Assist in audits/surveys of suppliers for Commercial and Nuclear products.
• Assist in regulatory and customer audits/surveys.
• Coordinate QA/QC requirements within the site under the supervision of the Site Quality Manager.
• Interface with regulators, external auditors, customers, and company stakeholders.
• Support site initiatives to improve cost of poor quality.
• Assist in processing and implementation of Corrective Actions and Nonconformances.
• Assist in the updating / developing of procedures and processes.
• Assist Documentation Specialist in development of documentation packages through answering of technical questions related to Quality Program / Regulatory / Customer PO requirements.
• Travel, as needed, to support maintenance of the Approved Vendors List.
• Other duties as assigned by the Site Quality Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Commercial QA Program standards ISO-9001, API, ASME Section I, VIII, or PED.
• Or Knowledge of Nuclear QA Program standards ASME Section III NCA, ASME NQA-1, 10CFR Part 50 Appendix B, and 10CFR Part 21.
• Non-conformance reporting requirements.
• Comfortable with a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficient in all MS products: Excel, Word etc.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM field of study or demonstrated equivalent experience is required.
• 1-2 years of direct working knowledge and experience with ISO-9001, API, ASME Section I or VIII, or PED.
• Or 1-2 years of direct working knowledge and experience with 10CFR50 Appendix B Nuclear Quality Program, ASME Section III NCA Program, or ASME NQA-1 program, and knowledge of 10CFR Part 21.

Key benefits include:

Health Insurance (effective on start date)

Dental/Vision (effective on start date)

Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Accounts

Life Insurance/Disability/Accident/Critical Illness

401(k) Savings Plan with generous company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid time off/Generous Holiday Schedule