QC Manager/Welding Engineer

Riley Power Group•Rock Hill, SC

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

RPG is seeking an experienced and highly motivated QC Manager / Welding Engineer to support our Nuclear, Defense (NAVSEA), and Industrial business segments. This position is responsible for partnering with quality assurance personnel and overseeing quality control programs, welding engineering activities, code compliance, procedure development, welder qualification programs, audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will serve as a technical leader supporting ASME, AWS, NAVSEA, NQA-1, and customer-specific quality requirements while working closely with Operations, Project Management, Welding, and Executive Leadership teams.

Requirements

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
Bachelor's Degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
Minimum 7 years of quality and/or welding engineering experience in highly regulated industries.
Strong working knowledge of: ASME Section III, V, VIII, IX AWS Codes and Standards NAVSEA Welding and Quality Requirements NQA-1 Quality Programs Material Traceability and Documentation Control
Experience developing WPSs, PQRs, and WPQs.
Experience leading audits and managing corrective action programs.
Strong technical writing and communication skills.
Ability to travel periodically to customer sites, shipyards, and power generation facilities.
Team development and mentoring

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ASME N-Stamp, R-Stamp, and NBIC requirements.
Welding Engineering Degree.
AWS Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI).
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
Lead Auditor Certification.
Experience supporting Nuclear Power Generation projects.
Experience supporting NAVSEA and U.S. Navy programs.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain company Quality Control programs.
Ensure compliance with ASME, AWS, NAVSEA, NQA-1, customer, and regulatory requirements.
Partner with internal and external audits, surveillance activities, and manage customer/vendor assessments.
Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and inspection plans.
Investigate nonconformances and lead corrective and preventive action initiatives.
Monitor quality metrics and drive continuous improvement efforts.
Develop, review, and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ).
Provide technical guidance on welding processes including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW, and specialty applications.
Interpret and apply ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, NAVSEA S9074 requirements, and customer specifications.
Support welding manager, testing programs and qualification activities conducted at the Rock Hill facility.
Assist in resolving welding-related production, fabrication, and field issues.
Review engineering drawings, specifications, and contract requirements for compliance.
Oversee receipt inspections, in-process inspections, final inspections, and documentation reviews.
Ensure proper material traceability and certification control.
Manage calibration programs and inspection equipment.
Support source inspections and customer witness points.
Review turnover packages and quality records for completeness and compliance.
Serve as the primary quality representative for welding in Nuclear and NAVSEA programs.
Provide leadership, mentoring, and training to QC Inspectors and operational personnel.
Partner with project teams to ensure quality requirements are identified and implemented during project planning and execution.
Participate in proposal reviews, project kickoffs, and customer meetings.
Support company growth initiatives involving new quality programs, certifications, and customer qualifications.