Quality Assurance Electrical Engineer

The Copper River Family of Companies•Clackamas, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Electrical Engineer supports the QA Program and manages and performs electrical quality functions across marine fabrication, production, testing, commissioning, and customer acceptance. The position provides technical subject matter expertise and direction to program and production teams on electrical quality matters and supports the organization’s overall quality strategy in coordination with the Quality Manager and Executive Management. The role oversees compliance with contractual and technical quality requirements across multiple concurrent programs, including electrical installation, inspection, testing, documentation, troubleshooting, and quality planning. It promotes product quality, effective electrical quality processes, and customer satisfaction through maintenance and continual improvement of the company’s ISO 9001-compliant Quality Management System. The position is onsite in Clackamas, Oregon.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required for this contract position.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical field; five years of relevant electrical, marine, manufacturing, or government experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
Ability to obtain an Oregon Boater’s certification/card.
At least seven years of combined electrical fabrication, installation, inspection, management, production, testing, or operational experience.
Experience supporting small and large, multifaceted marine or industrial projects.
Experience with electrical inspection, quality control, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation.
Experience working effectively in a team environment and providing technical direction to others.
Strong understanding of electrical installation, wiring, terminations, cable routing, grounding and bonding, electrical panels, DC and AC systems, and electrical testing.
Ability to read and interpret complex electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, technical specifications, contracts, and 3D models.
Ability to develop detailed processes, procedures, inspection plans, and test plans.
Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, marine electrical requirements, customer specifications, military requirements, and industry standards as applicable to contract requirements.
Understanding of electrical test equipment and proper calibration and traceability practices.
Excellent written and oral communication and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with engineers, electricians, naval architects, project and program managers, vendors, subcontractors, and customers.
Self-motivated, with strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and changing production schedules.
Strong analytical, mathematical, and computer skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a passport if one is not currently held.
Ability to function in a marine manufacturing environment, including standing, walking, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and squatting for extended periods as necessary.
Ability to access confined and tight spaces within vessel structures for inspection and testing.
Ability to safely access elevated areas, ladders, platforms, and vessel structures as required.
Ability to work around active production, electrical systems, machinery, welding operations, tools, and other industrial hazards while following company safety requirements.
Ability to participate in vessel inspections, testing, dock trials, builder trials, and customer acceptance activities.

Nice To Haves

Marine manufacturing industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and support the company’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System as it applies to electrical production and quality requirements.
Ensure electrical quality activities adhere to approved contract documents, drawings, specifications, work instructions, and customer requirements.
Support and develop project and program quality plans in accordance with contract and customer requirements.
Verify electrical installations meet requirements for routing, separation, support, termination, labeling, protection, grounding and bonding, workmanship, and system configuration.
Inspect electrical panels, switchboards, junction boxes, cable trays, wireways, harnesses, connectors, batteries, shore power systems, lighting and communication systems, navigation systems, and other applicable electrical equipment.
Verify electrical equipment and test instruments are calibrated and traceable in accordance with company, regulatory, and customer requirements.
Identify, document, and disposition electrical discrepancies, non-conformances, workmanship defects, and conflicts between drawings, specifications, and field conditions.
Support root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and continuous improvement related to electrical quality issues.
Coordinate with Engineering, Electrical Production, Outfitting, Program Management, Supply Chain, and other department leads to ensure electrical quality requirements are understood and executed.
Review vendor documentation, certificates, inspection records, test reports, and other quality documentation as required.
Conduct in-process and final electrical quality inspections throughout vessel construction.
Support static and underway quality reviews, electrical system testing, builder trials, dock trials, and customer acceptance trials.
Brief QA, testing, inspection, and electrical quality matters at production and project meetings, program reviews, and customer meetings as required.
Conduct quality indoctrination and core process procedure training on electrical workmanship and inspection requirements for newly hired craft personnel as required.
Provide written and verbal briefings to the Quality Manager and Executive Management on electrical quality matters, significant risks, trends, and corrective actions.
Support the development and improvement of standardized electrical quality processes across the organization.