Description

Tioga Pipe, Inc. is a privately held supplier of pipe, tubing, fittings, flanges, and related products in chrome-alloy steel, stainless steel, carbon steel and nickel alloy steels primarily servicing the global energy and power generation business. The Company has been in business for over 75 years and is one of the top material suppliers for:

Global Power Generation
Nuclear Power
Oil Refining
Gas and Chemical Processing
U.S. Military Shipbuilding

Tioga operates from two Regional Centers located in Pennsylvania and Texas where the inventory is among the largest and most comprehensive in the United States. Our core competencies that support our continued success are professional project management, comprehensive inventory, worldwide mill relationships, quality programs and our unsurpassed experience and market knowledge.

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer supports the Quality Director. This person will serve as the company quality liaison on major contracts, participate as a consultant to our sales group in interpreting customer requirements, serve as an advisor and technical support for quality-related issues and back-up the Quality Assurance team in key activities. This individual will contribute to quality initiatives and assist in maintaining Tioga's Quality System - Nuclear along with Tioga's other Quality programs, i.e. Military and ISO.

The candidate should be familiar with ASME and ASTM material specifications. Knowledge of ASME B&PV Section III, 10CFR50 Appendix B, 10CFR Part 21, ASME NQA-1/ANSI N45.2, and CSA-N299 is a plus.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Minimum of five years previous experience in an ASME or other certified program in power generation or energy industries
Previous experience as a Lead Auditor (in accordance with NQA-1) or
Previous experience as a mechanical Inspector preferred
Previous experience in the piping industry preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent customer and supplier relations
Working knowledge of MS Office applications including Excel
Knowledge of steel products, manufacturing, specifications and applications preferred
Good mathematical and mechanical aptitude

Responsibilities

Define supplier requirements, develop suppliers, manage and monitor Tioga Pipe's Approved Supplier List (ASL)
Serve as a Lead auditor, conduct supplier surveillance audits
Understand and communicate details concerning all Tioga Pipe specifications and requirements
Build and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers
Regular supply chain interface. Visit suppliers as necessary
Communicate customer needs within the Tioga Pipe organization
Assist and advise in the resolution of technical issues
Manage and support Tioga's Corrective Action and Non-conformance Programs
Collect and interpret data, and develop reports in support of Key Performance Indicators / Metrics and Management Reviews
Develop and conduct QA training as needed

Personal Characteristics
Strong ethical integrity with the ability to distinguish between non-compromising standards but have the ability to offer creative solutions to achieve resolution for undefined requirements.
Ability to work independently and effectively in a team. Commitment to shared values and accountability.
Develops strong interpersonal relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
Strong sense of urgency, highly reliable and takes pride in accurate work. Analytical, inquisitive with good reasoning abilities.
Excellent time management skills as well as effective and efficient call planning.
Commitment to shared values and accountability.
Self-confident with a strong work ethic. Sets high personal and professional standards.

Travel

Willingness and ability to travel to suppliers' locations on a regular basis, may include occasional international travel.

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Tioga has a fully competitive compensation package including:
Incentive bonus program
Comprehensive health plans
401K with employer match
Life and Disability Insurance