Quality Engineer

Location: Columbus, TX, 78935

• Interpret Design Engineering data (including blueprints, Bills of Material, Specs) and Customer requirements. Define ITP/ quality plans that may be required for manufacturing, sourcing or customer contracts.
• Research and document quality improvements, cost-effective methods and process improvements.
• Provide daily technical support to the total organization through the disposition of Quality Non-Conformance Reports (NCR's) and solving of shop floor problems with the primary focus on identification of root causes and correction of the process.
• Corrective/preventive actions on internal and customer related issues.
• Develop procedures, work instructions and forms necessary to comply with the quality system.
• Investigate and implement special project assignments involving productivity and quality improvements.
• Supports engineering and quality managers with customer interfaces as necessary on quality related issues.
• Facilitates cross-functional failure mode root cause investigations and corrective /preventive actions.
• Analyzes reports and returned products and takes corrective measures.
• Assist in training new procedures and document the same. Maintain quality records.
• Generate contract data packages as specified by contract requirements.
• Statistically track non-conformance in specific process areas.
• Conduct detailed review and approval of engineering drawings, including fabrication drawings, GA drawings, and associated documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and manufacturability prior to release to the Authorized Inspector and production.
• Perform thorough verification of pressure vessel calculations and design packages to ensure compliance with applicable ASME codes.
• Ensure all designs, drawings, and documentation strictly adhere to customer specifications, project requirements, and contractual obligations before being released to the shop floor and Authorized Inspector.

• BS in Engineering, IE, ME or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Quality assurance or Engineering/Design.
• Working knowledge of recognized standards and codes such as ASME, API, ASTM, and NACE.
• Solid organization, problem-solving, decision-making, judgment, leadership, and team-oriented skills are essential to manage multiple projects.
• Requires technical knowledge of the basics of manufacturing, engineering and quality assurance.
• Internal and external Auditing experience.