ASME QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER

Socket.dev; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: 80,000–100,000 USD Gross Ann

401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Voluntary benefits

FSA/HSA

Vacation/PTO

Job summary

W-Industries is seeking an experienced ASME Quality Engineer to lead quality programs for fabrication and field services. You will develop PQPs, ITPs, and QA documentation, and coordinate with Engineering, Production, and Procurement.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in ASME Quality Engineering or Quality Control, strong audit and CAPA skills, and familiarity with ISO 9001, ASME codes, and NDE processes. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of ASME Quality Engineering or Quality Control experience.
• Experience with pressure vessel, piping and modular fabrication.
• Knowledge of welding, fabrication, machining, NDE and drawings.
• Experience with ITPs, PQPs, quality procedures and audits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enforce quality work practices and compliance with QMS and ASME codes.
• Lead internal, customer, supplier, and third-party audits and reviews.
• Develop and maintain PQPs, ITPs, and quality procedures.
• Coordinate quality activities across Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Supply Chain.
• Administer welding qualification programs and NDE coordination.
• Investigate NCRs, perform CAPA, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Quality Control

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Audits

Communication

Education

Engineering/Quality degree

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

ASQ CQE/CQA/CQT/CMQ/OE

Tools

QMS software

MS Office

Welding inspection tools

Job description

Description

W-Industries is an energy service company that specializes in Automation Solutions, I&E Construction Services, Power Generation and Packaged Equipment for the Energy and Industrial markets. Our expertise encompasses the full spectrum of system technologies from pneumatic - hydraulic control systems to state-of-the-art programmable solutions to chemical injection systems, and everything in-between.

At W-Industries, the ASME Quality Control Engineer will have a 5+ years of ASME Quality Engineering / Quality Control experience and fundamental understanding of quality philosophies, principles, systems, methods, tools, standards, organizational and team dynamics, customer expectations and satisfaction, supplier relations and performance, leadership, training methods, interpersonal relationships, improvement systems, and professional ethics.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Have a fundamental understanding of a quality system and its development, documentation, and implementation with respect to domestic and international requirements.
• Have a fundamental understanding of the audit process including types of audits, planning, preparation, execution, reporting results, and follow-up.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and applicable industry standards with the purpose of maintaining the highest levels.
• Understanding of audit planning, execution, reporting, and compliance verification.
• Ability to develop, implement, and improve quality programs and processes.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control principles for manufacturing and fabrication.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis, CAPA, risk assessment, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to analyze data and apply statistical methods to drive process improvements.
• Experience developing and maintaining procedures, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Ability to conduct audits, assess compliance, and investigate nonconformances.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to identify improvement opportunities and promote a culture of quality

Quality Management Systems

• Support the maintenance and continual improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Participate in and lead internal, customer, supplier, and third-party audits.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation.
• Support quality training and quality culture initiatives.
• Participate in quality meetings, continuous improvement activities, and Management Reviews.
• Monitor and report QMS performance and improvement opportunities.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain and enforce quality work practices.
• Ensure compliance with QMS, ASME Code, National Board, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison with AIA/ANI inspectors, customers, suppliers, and regulatory representatives.
• Lead ASME Code compliance reviews, audits, inspections, and documentation activities.
• Develop and maintain Project Quality Plans (PQPs), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and quality procedures.
• Coordinate quality activities between Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Supply Chain.
• Administer welding qualification programs, NDE coordination, and special process controls.
• Manage material traceability, receiving inspection, PMI, and quality records.
• Review and approve MDRs, MRBs, National Board Data Reports, COCs, and turnover packages.
• Support supplier qualification, audits, surveillance, and corrective action activities.
• Investigate NCRs, perform root cause analyses, and implement CAPA.
• Participate in contract reviews, design reviews, risk assessments, audits, and project meetings.
• Monitor quality metrics, report KPIs, and drive continual improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, AWS, ASME Section VIII, Section IX, and related codes.
• Knowledge of ASME Section III (Divisions 1 & 5) preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, structural, and piping drawings.
• Ability to develop procedures and work instructions to code requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management software.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of ASME Quality Engineering or Quality Control experience. (Required)
• Experience supporting pressure vessel, piping, structural steel, and modular skid fabrication.
• Knowledge of welding, fabrication, machining, dimensional inspection, and NDE processes.
• Proficiency in weld symbol interpretation and technical drawing review.
• Experience working with Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIA) and third-party inspectors.
• Experience developing and implementing ITPs, PQPs, and quality procedures.
• Experience managing MDRs, MRBs, turnover packages, and quality records.
• Experience with supplier qualification, audits, and quality surveillance.
• Working knowledge of ISO, API, ASME, ASNT, and quality management principles.
• Experience leading NCR, CAR, CAPA, and root cause investigations.
• Knowledge of project quality management, risk assessment, and KPI reporting.
• Strong customer interface and communication skills.

Required Education & Certifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, Science, or a related technical field.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification.
• ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA, CQT, CMQ/OE, or equivalent).
• Additional NDE, auditing, or ASME-related certifications preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Work in fabrication, assembly, machining, coating, and testing environments.
• Travel to customer, supplier, and project sites as required.
• Ability to access and inspect skids, vessels, and fabricated assemblies.
• Comply with company and customer HSE requirements.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and climb for extended periods.
• Continuous use of vision, hearing, and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up-to 30 lbs

Offered Benefits

• Salary: 80,000.00 - 100,000.00 USD Gross Annual
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long term Disability insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• FSA and HSA
• Vacation/PTO

W-Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that no applicant for employment or employee is denied an equal opportunity based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. W-Industries is a participant of E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.