Senior Quality Engineer

SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer II is responsible for quality control processes within the factory for assigned scopes of work; as well as managing, monitoring, reporting, and analyzing project quality performance and leading corrective/preventive actions for assigned scopes of work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead people

• Foster strong teamwork orientation and be a resource for valuing and promoting diversity
• Build strong cross-cultural relationships and influence others internally and externally at all levels of the organization, resolving cross-cultural conflict in a culturally appropriate way
• Serve as a technical resource and guide for factory and project team staff.
• Incorporate quality system on all projects within factory.
• Partner with senior manufacturing engineer in the development and management of standard work and provide structure to the process for assigned scopes of work.

Drive business results

• Implement the Quality Management Plan and system for all assigned divisions of work from notice to proceed through final acceptance by the customer
• Prepare/review coordination drawings for assigned scopes of work
• Develop and understand subcontractor management including scope development and interpretation of plans and specifications
• Oversee and perform quality inspection of material and work put in place for assigned scopes of work. Interpret drawings, specifications, and scopes of work to determine compliance with contract documents
• Oversee and perform quality inspections and quality system audits for project specific quality plans.
• Develop project specific quality plans based on contract requirements, manufacturers specifications, & other key quality characteristics.
• Designate and train factory team members on inspection and quality system usage.
• Lead project quality control activities and corrective actions for assigned scopes of work and verify documentation of work put in place for division(s)
• Track and expedite materials and submittals
• Track and document the quality of materials
• Manage Non-Conformance Notices (NCN) and the Request for Information (RFI) process through corrective actions
• Manage Quality Events and corrective actions
• Maintain ICC-ES certification in cold formed metal framing.
• Provide oversight for and coordinate 3rd party testing agencies for assigned scopes of work.
• Review and report on punch list item root causes. Collect lessons learned and champion changes to prevent recurrence.
• Participate in Kaizen and rapid process improvement activities.
• Manage factory specific Quality Management Plans

Develop Talent

• Seek self-development through gathering feedback, new knowledge, and opportunities for personal growth and development
• Designate, train and manage factory personnel on their roles, responsibilities, and processes to support Quality System
• Stay knowledgeable and up to date on all published technical and installation bulletins/guidelines for assigned divisions of work and equipment
• Provide training for field engineers assigned to the project

Champion customer service

• Discuss and resolve technical issues with customers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors
• Manage simple issues with guidance from the project manager or superintendent. Partner with PM, superintendent, and project team staff to resolve issues
• Ensure that design documents, project plans, means, and methods meet the customer’s requirements
• Provide excellent service to enhance customer relationships

Build for the future

• Understand the uses of standard work and capture best practices used on the project. Share best practices with the operating group by developing, authoring, and publishing best practices for assigned scopes of work
• Identify opportunities to enhance margin and/or minimize risk through means-and-methods or material selection

Demonstrate character

• Demonstrate business operations and leadership consistent with our clients values
• Promote a respectful environment for all team members
• Lead and promote healthy work/life balance

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

• Minimum of three years’ experience within the quality, design, engineering, construction, or other related industries
• Possess good mechanical aptitude and ability to develop knowledge in cold formed metal framing, concrete, electrical, plumbing, & mechanical systems.
• Understanding of the design-bid-build process.
• Self-starter, independent worker, computer literate
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong teamwork orientation
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic work environment.
• Basic knowledge of construction processes, systems, and project management
• Current driver’s license
• Bachelor’s degree in construction, mechanical, manufacturing or industrial Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience