Senior Quality Assurance Engineer

About the role

The Senior Quality Assurance Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring that products and Quality Assurance programs comply with customer specifications and industry standards. This role involves managing day-to-day priorities, supporting internal and external audits, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret customer orders and specifications to identify applicable quality requirements.
• Prepare Job Quality Requirement (JQR) documents to align customer needs with internal QA programs.
• Develop and implement inspection and testing standards, including acceptance criteria, to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Monitor quality performance and conformance throughout the product lifecycle, from design to shipment.
• Evaluate work repair instructions and recommend changes to ensure compliance.
• Review certifications for procured items to confirm contractual and regulatory compliance.
• Aprove supplier procedures and specifications; review and process Change Orders.
• Serve as a liaison with customers on quality-related matters.
• Cookordinate customer and third-party inspections with internal Quality Control personnel.
• Compile QA documentation for submittal to customers.
• Support customer deviation requests when necessary.
• Analyze and maintain the company’s QA program to align with current industry standards; recommend improvements.
• Manage quality-related priorities including incoming order reviews, production support, and shipment releases.
• Delegate tasks to other Quality Engineers as needed.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Lead internal audits and some supplier audits.
• Review and assess audit results shared by the Nuclear Industry Assessment Committee (NIAC).
• Act as the company’s alternate NIAC representative.
• Support maintenance of the Nuclear Approved Supplier List.

Qualifications and Required Skills

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (with a strong metallurgical background) from an accredited four-year institution. Minimum 5 years of experience in a Quality Assurance role. At least 1 year of auditing experience; 3+ years preferred. Minimum 2 years of experience in a Nuclear Quality Assurance environment preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with ASME, NQA-1, 10CFR50 Appendix B, and 10CFR Part 21. Knowledge of industry standards such as ISO 9001; familiarity with NACE and API preferred. Experience implementing, maintaining, or updating a Quality Assurance Program. Experience in manufacturing environments producing finished products from raw materials; valve manufacturing preferred.
• Additional Requirements: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. High attention to detail and accuracy. Strong problem-solving and creative thinking abilities. Understanding of international business etiquette and time zone considerations. Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

What IMI Can Offer You

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share.
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching.
• 14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent).
• 4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent).
• Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups.
• PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays.
• Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program).
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family.
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform.
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee.
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab.
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment.