QA / QC Engineer

Linde plc; Town of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 76,500 - 132,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Pension plan

Employee discount program

Educational growth opportunities

Job summary

Linde Engineering Americas is seeking a seasoned QA/QC Lead to manage inspection programs for piping, pressure vessels and packaged systems. You will ensure compliance with project specs, industry codes, and QA/QC processes, driving root-cause analyses and corrective actions across supplier sites.

Requires a BS in Mechanical/Metallurgical/Welding Eng and 10+ years in Petrochemicals/Industrial Gases QA/QC, with strong knowledge of ASME/ASTM/API/ASNT and NDE methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree with extensive QA/QC experience in petrochemicals/industrial gases.
• Deep knowledge of international codes and standards (ASME, ASTM, API, ASNT).
• Strong background in welding, metallurgy and NDE/NDT processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA/QC activities for procurement, supplier compliance and inspection of piping, equipment, and packaged systems.
• Prepare project monitoring, cost control and QA/QC reporting.
• Review vendor welding, testing and NDE procedures.
• Develop and update QA documentation and inspection plans.
• Lead supplier inspections and coordinate external resources.
• Perform root-cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Support supplier audits and O2/UHP related inspections.

Skills

QA/QC experience

ASME/ASTM/API/ASNT knowledge

NDE/NDT knowledge

Welding/metallurgy

AWS CWI preferred

NDE Level II certification

NACE coating inspector (preferred)

Fabrication inspection

Code interpretation (Piping/Pressure V

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Metallurgical or Welding Engineering

Job description

The Woodlands, TX or Tonawanda, NY, United States | req31189

What you will enjoy doing*

• You will oversee and execute QA/QC activities for procurement, supplier compliance, and inspection of piping, equipment, and packaged systems to ensure adherence to project specifications and industry codes
• Prepare and provide project monitoring, cost control, and reporting for the QA/QC discipline
• Review vendor welding, testing, and NDE procedures
• Develop, review, and update quality assurance documentation such as Inspection Attribute Lists, Inspection Checklists
• Inspection/Welding Specifications for product lines in cooperation with Engineering and Project Management Departments
• You will respond to and manage quality issues identified by vendors, customers, quality representatives, and company personnel
• Ensure root cause analyses methodology is followed and corrective actions are completed in a timely fashion
• Communicate lessons learned of QA/QC non-conformities to Engineering for implementation into the design and future best practices
• Further, you will interpret code issues for design, fabrication, inspection, and testing of piping, pressure vessels, and welding
• Lead the supplier inspection process and develop Project Inspection Plans and coordinate external inspection resources
• Provide technical support during Inspection visits of purchased equipment for compliance with project specifications and tools required for QA/QC Engineering and Supplier Inspections, within the Quality Management System
• Support Supplier audits and evaluation
• Perform Supplier Cleaning witness and inspection for O2 service and UHP applications.

What makes you great

• You have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical or Welding Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of ten years of experience in Petrochemicals / Industrial Gases in the area of QA/QC application, or any comparable related work experience
• You will also have extensive knowledge and experience in design, fabrication, inspection, and testing of international Codes and Standards, in particular ASME, ASTM, API, ASNT
• And you have knowledge of NDE/NDT, and QA/QC process standards and techniques
• Knowledge of welding and metallurgy; AWS CWI endorsement is preferred
• Additionally you will have current or previous certification in NDE level II (VT, PT, MT, UT, RT)
• NACE Certified Coating Inspector level I is preferred
• Working knowledge of fabrication, construction, Packaging and assembly of plant components
• EIGA, CGA guidelines on O2 Cleaning and Application

Why you will love working with us

Linde Engineering Americas (LEA) is a member of the Linde Engineering Division of Linde plc. LEA is a single-source technology, engineering, procurement and construction firm focused on providing innovative solutions to customers. Areas of expertise include hydrogen solutions, air separation, carbon capture, adsorption, gas processing, deep cryogenics, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and fired process equipment.
In this role you must learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.
Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day! The salary for this role is $76,500 - $132,600 USD annually.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.