Quality Assurance Mechanical Engineer

The Copper River Family of Companies•Clackamas, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required for this contract position.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical field; five years of relevant mechanical, marine, manufacturing, or government experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
Ability to obtain an Oregon Boater’s certification/card.
Minimum of 7 years of combined mechanical fabrication, installation, inspection, management, production, testing, or operational experience.
Experience supporting small and large, multifaceted marine or industrial projects.
Experience with mechanical inspection, quality control, testing, troubleshooting, and documentation.
Experience working effectively in a team environment and providing technical direction to others.
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, machinery installation, piping, hydraulics, propulsion systems, pumps, valves, alignment, fastening, torque requirements, and mechanical testing.
Ability to read and interpret complex mechanical drawings, piping diagrams, equipment layouts, technical specifications, contracts, and 3D models.
Knowledge of applicable mechanical codes, marine requirements, customer specifications, military requirements, and industry standards as applicable to contract requirements.
Understanding of dimensional inspection equipment, torque tools, pressure-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, mechanics, fabricators, 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.
Ability to develop detailed processes, procedures, inspection plans, and test plans.
Strong analytical, mathematical, and computer skills.
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, mechanical 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, underway testing, and customer acceptance activities.
Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a passport if one is not currently held.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the marine manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

Manage and support the company’s ISO 9001 Quality Management System as it applies to mechanical production and quality requirements.
Ensure adherence to approved contract documents, drawings, specifications, work instructions, and customer requirements for mechanical quality activities.
Support and develop project and program quality plans in accordance with contract and customer requirements.
Verify that mechanical installations meet specified requirements for dimensions, tolerances, alignment, fit-up, clearances, torque, fastening, routing, support, access, workmanship, and system configuration.
Inspect mechanical systems and components, including propulsion systems, engines, transmissions, shafts, couplings, steering systems, pumps, valves, hydraulic systems, fuel systems, exhaust systems, plumbing, piping, HVAC equipment, and other applicable equipment.
Verify mechanical equipment and test instruments are properly calibrated and traceable in accordance with company, regulatory, and customer requirements.
Identify, document, and disposition mechanical discrepancies, non-conformances, workmanship defects, and conflicts between drawings, specifications, and field conditions.
Support root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and continuous improvement activities related to mechanical quality issues.
Coordinate with Engineering, Mechanical Production, Fabrication, Outfitting, Electrical, Program Management, Supply Chain, and other department leads to ensure mechanical quality requirements are understood and executed.
Review vendor documentation, certificates, inspection records, test reports, equipment certifications, and other quality documentation as required.
Conduct in-process and final mechanical quality inspections throughout vessel construction.
Support static and underway quality reviews, mechanical system testing, builder trials, dock trials, and customer acceptance trials.
Brief QA, testing, inspection, and mechanical quality matters at production meetings, project meetings, program reviews, and customer meetings as required.
Conduct quality indoctrination and core process procedure training related to mechanical workmanship and inspection requirements for newly hired craft personnel as required.
Provide written and verbal briefings to the Quality Manager and Executive Management on mechanical quality matters, significant risks, trends, and corrective actions.
Support the development and improvement of standardized mechanical quality processes across the organization.