QUALITY TECHNICIAN (ST130_11)

About the role

The Quality Control Technician/Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all products meet customer, regulatory, and internal Mersen quality standards. This role supports compliance with ISO 9001:2015 requirements and applicable ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Section VIII-Division 1) for U-stamped heat exchangers and pressure vessels and National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) for R-stamped repairs and alterations. The inspector will perform in-process and final inspections on graphite and reactive metal heat exchangers and pressure vessels, including non-destructive examination (NDE) and helium leak testing and pressure testing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection and maintenance of files to the latest revision level documentation necessary to define product configuration and control manufacturing processes.
• Timely distribution of latest revision level documentation to all appropriate users and ensure that obsolete documentation is removed from distribution.
• Maintain a computer database of all filed documentation that ensures fast retrieval of documents.
• Assist in the generation of documents as necessary, i.e. ASME manufacturer's data reports, certificates of compliance, data books, internal logbooks for monthly quality performance reporting, etc.
• Conduct internal audits to the requirements of ISO-9001:2015 quality manual, procedures, work instructions and audit checklists.
• Foster and maintain an effective liaison role with the customer, and associated regulatory agencies, including, but limited to, quality assurance representatives and technical support staff.
• Perform inspections of purchased and welded parts, subassemblies or finished Mersen products according to defined criteria using standard physical, mechanical and/or electrical measurements.
• Perform in-process weld inspections in accordance with ASME, customer, and Mersen specifications using appropriate inspection tools, i.e. fillet gages, Cambridge gage, etc.
• Interact with manufacturing and manufacturing support groups in the detection and resolution of quality problems.
• Determine and implement effective correction actions as required to avoid repeat non-conformances.
• Be able to perform dye penetrant testing (PT) according to company certified PT procedures and maintain company appointed certifications according to Mersen NDE policies and procedures.
• Be able to perform positive material identification (PMI) according to company certified PMI procedures and maintain company appointed certifications according to Mersen policies and procedures.
• Perform helium leak testing using a helium mass spectrometer to verify product integrity and leak tightness.
• Accurately document the results of the inspections and testing.
• Maintain all controlled document files and test records in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate and maintain calibration of all test equipment and fixtures as identified in the calibration database.
• Monitor critical equipment and instrumentation to ensure proper operation and calibration.
• Participate in the development and/or revision of ASME / National Board Quality Control and ISO-9001 Quality Manuals, SOPs, and WI's for the production, engineering, and quality inspection functions.
• Assist in writing and updating quality manuals, procedures, work instructions and checklists.
• Work with production management and Quality to provide feedback to assemblers regarding accuracy of assembly procedures.
• Perform review of quality history records and other documentation for compliance to established procedures and Good Documentation Practices.
• Coordinate internal corrective action requests and help audit the effectiveness of internal corrective actions.
• Perform any other duties required or requested.

Qualifications

• Collect, maintain and distribute all documents necessary to define product configuration and control manufacturing processes that insure conformance to customer requirements, regulatory standards and Mersen USA ACE Corp. (Mersen) quality programs.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive filing system and computer database for all documents to be retained in the document control center.
• Manage the operation of the document control center to ensure that all users have the latest revision of appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
• Perform inspections, checks, tests, and sampling procedures of incoming materials, parts and components used in the manufacture of components, partially assembled or finished components.
• Perform review of quality records for release of finished goods.