Quality Assurance Engineer

IMI Process Automation•Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

9h•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

IMI plc We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone. We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport. Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those who may require employment sponsorship now or in the future. Role Overview The Quality Engineer establishes quality requirements to ensure that company products conform to customer requirements and industry standards by performing the following duties. Work Location: This position is on-site at our Rancho Santa Margtia, CA office 5 days a week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Metallurgical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (with a strong metallurgical background) from 4-year college or university
2+ years’ experience in a Quality Assurance role.
Must be computer literate (PowerPoint, Word & Excel advanced level).
Must have good inter-personal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
Must have excellent organizational skills.
Must be detail oriented.
Must have creative thinking/problem solving skills.
Must be able to adhere to international business protocol (etiquette, time differences, etc.).
Must have knowledge of manufacturing processes, machining, welding, shop tools, equipment and health/safety requirements.
Must be familiar with inspection tools and techniques.
Must understand Non-Destructive Testing methods.
Must be able to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of time.

Nice To Haves

1+ years’ experience in auditing preferred.
Experience in valve manufacturing environment preferred.
ERP system knowledge preferred.
Knowledge of government and industry standards as applied to Quality Assurance (ISO 9001).
Knowledge of ASME, NACE, API, NQA-1, ANSI, and ASTM Quality standards preferred.
Experience in blueprint reading preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and interpret customer orders and specifications for Quality requirements.
Prepare Job Quality Requirement documents to incorporate customer requirements into the company’s Quality Assurance program.
Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection and testing, with acceptance criteria, to ensure contractual compliance.
Monitor Quality performance and conformance of assigned products from design phase to shipping.
Determine compliance to applicable standards and contractual requirements, advise other departments.
Review and evaluate work repair instructions; determine the need for changes to ensure compliance.
Review procured items’ certifications to ensure products’ contractual compliance.
Review and approve supplier's procedures and specifications.
Review Change Orders.
Communicate and interact with customers when needed.
Coordinate customer and 3rd-party source inspections with the company’s Quality Control personnel.
Compile Quality Assurance documentation for customer submittal.
Support obtaining customer deviations when necessary.
Analyse the company’s Quality Assurance program, suggest possible improvements.
Support Continuous Improvement activities to improve efficiency and reduce Lead Times.
Support internal audits, lead some supplier audits once qualified as Lead Auditor.

Benefits

Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays
Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)
Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment