Quality Engineer

• Apply nuclear‑grade quality standards (e.g., NQA‑1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B principles) to steel manufacturing processes, documentation, and control plans
• Maintain and improve ISO 9001–based Quality Management System elements, ensuring consistent implementation across production lines
• Support compliance with customer specifications, industry codes, and material certification requirements (e.g., ASTM, ASME, API)
• Analyze production processes to identify sources of variation and implement corrective actions using Lean, Six Sigma, FMEA, SPC, and error‑proofing methodologies
• Develop and optimize inspection plans, test procedures, and quality checkpoints for raw materials, in‑process work, and finished steel products
• Lead or support cross‑functional Kaizen events, yield‑improvement projects, and scrap‑reduction initiatives
• Conduct structured problem‑solving using methodologies such as 5‑Why, RCA, Cause‑and‑Effect, Fault Tree Analysis, or Apollo
• Develop and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), verify effectiveness, and ensure documentation accuracy
• Support metallurgical investigations, mechanical testing, and materials characterization activities to address product quality issues
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to validate process changes, equipment updates, and new product introductions
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing work instructions for quality impact
• Lead or participate in internal process audits to verify procedural compliance and identify improvement opportunities
• Support supplier qualification, incoming material inspection processes, and supplier corrective action management
• Prepare quality reports, dashboards, non‑conformance summaries, and customer documentation packages
• Maintain thorough, traceable records consistent with nuclear‑industry rigor and steel‑industry requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Materials, Industrial, Metallurgical) or related technical field
• 3–7+ years of quality engineering experience, preferably in nuclear, heavy manufacturing, steel, metals, or similar regulated industries
• Experience with ASME, ASTM codes, ISO 9001 standards
• Strong understanding of quality tools (SPC, FMEA, MSA, control plans) and structured problem‑solving
• Demonstrated experience with ISO 9001 or NQA‑1–based quality programs
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, welding symbols, and material specifications
• Lead Auditor certification

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Familiarity with metallurgical testing, mechanical properties, and nondestructive examination (NDE/NDT)
• Experience supporting audits or working within highly regulated environments
• Proficiency in quality software (e.g., Minitab, SAP QM, SPC tools)

outstanding compensation package for Benefits and 401(k), paid time off program, paid holidays