Quality Engineer

Evapco•Bridgewater, NJ

9d•$120,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Evapco is seeking a Quality Engineer to support its quality department at the Bridgewater, New Jersey office. The role supports quality requirements across projects by creating and maintaining quality documentation, verifying product and vendor quality, and helping develop and implement quality assurance programs. The position reports directly to the Evapco Dry Cooling QA/QC Director and involves work at vendors and project sites, with 20% travel. The Quality Engineer reviews vendor documentation and verifies compliance with project specifications and construction codes; develops inspection and testing procedures and quality control plans; conducts audits and inspections; documents findings and coordinates corrective actions; and reports quality issues to management. Inspections may cover welding, bolting, dimensional work, equipment installation and alignment, preservation and storage, structural steel erection, painting, and completion of scope for structural steel, pressure vessels, skids, and other commodities. The role also maintains quality records and databases, supports commissioning and preservation documentation, reviews or compiles final MDR books, coordinates vendor inspection activities, and provides technical guidance and training to team members. Other duties may be assigned by the QA/QC Director.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of quality control standards, methodologies, and best practices.
Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, drawings, and documents related to engineering, construction, and inspection.
Computer literacy, including proficiency with MS Office, email, PDF, and document management software such as Adept.
Great attention to detail.
Excellent problem-solving skills and strong organizational skills.
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Positive, self-starting, and proactive approach, including the ability to identify potential quality issues and implement preventive measures.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a project team, at a site or in an office.
Good communication and writing skills.
Proficiency with dimensional inspections.
Commitment to ongoing learning and development and staying up to date with quality control, certifications, and assurance principles and practices.
Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, quality assurance, or a related discipline.
Two to five years of experience in quality assurance, quality control, or a related technical field is preferred but not mandatory.
AWS D1.1 certification or Certified Welding Inspector qualification is preferred but not mandatory.
Ability to travel 20%.

Nice To Haves

AWS D1.1 certification or Certified Welding Inspector qualification.
NACE Level II or III certification.
Knowledge of rotating equipment.

Responsibilities

Review vendor quality documentation and verify compliance with project technical specifications and applicable codes of construction.
Develop, design, and implement inspection and testing procedures.
Create and execute quality control plans.
Collaborate with suppliers and customers to ensure relevant quality standards are met.
Document inspection results and implement corrective actions for quality issues.
Lead root-cause investigations and implement effective corrective actions.
Analyze quality control data and report quality issues to management.
Review codes and project specifications.
Participate in design and development processes to incorporate quality considerations into product designs.
Conduct vendor audits to verify compliance with Evapco and project standards.
Communicate quality control information to internal departments, vendors, and clients.
Perform quality inspections and surveillance at vendors and project sites, including welding, bolting, dimensional inspections, equipment installation and alignment, preservation and storage, structural steel erection, painting, and completion-of-scope inspections.
Prepare QA/QC inspection reports for welding, bolting, mechanical equipment installation, and trial assembly for various commodities.
Organize meetings with team members, vendors, and clients, and prepare and distribute meeting minutes.
Manage, coordinate, and verify implementation of quality control programs.
Maintain and update commissioning and preservation documentation.
Maintain and update office quality documents, databases, logs, NCR records, OS&D records, and other quality records.
Verify and maintain calibration logs, inspection schedules, and other quality-related databases.
Review or compile final MDR books for projects as required.
Become proficient in quality assurance procedures and responsibilities.
Manage the internal Evapco vendor inspection schedule.
Supervise and manage inspection activities and coordinate with clients and the purchasing, expediting, and logistics departments.
Expand and maintain the third-party inspection sourcing database.
Provide technical guidance and training to team members on quality control and assurance.
Perform other duties as needed and assigned by the QA/QC Director.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Employee Stock Ownership Program
Profit-sharing bonus paid twice per year
Voluntary employee retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Bereavement pay
Company-paid basic life insurance equivalent to base salary, with an option for supplemental life insurance
Paid sick leave
Long-term disability