Quality Assurance Engineer

The Hawk Group; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hawk Group in Boise, Idaho is seeking a QA/QC Engineer to ensure materials, fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning meet project specs and client requirements.

You will develop quality documentation, perform inspections, coordinate with clients and third-party inspectors, and drive continuous improvement to achieve the highest quality standards across EPC projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering required.
• CSWIP 3.1 or AWS CWI certification with proven welding inspection experience.
• Minimum 5 years QA/QC in semiconductor, wastewater treatment, construction or EPC projects.
• Strong knowledge of ASME, ASTM, AWS, API and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Attend kick-off, pre-fabrication, pre-inspection, and client meetings to review quality requirements.
• Prepare and implement ITPs, QC procedures, method statements and weld procedures.
• Develop and maintain project quality plans per client specs and international standards.
• Coordinate inspections for incoming materials, fabrication, welding, coating, testing, and final acceptance.
• Monitor subcontractors and ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Review material certificates, test reports, calibration certificates, and QA records.
• Prepare NCRs and execute corrective/preventive actions and root-cause analyses.
• Plan, assign, and mentor QA/QC inspectors; conduct internal audits.
• Support external audits by clients or certification bodies.
• Ensure ISO 9001 compliance and participate in commissioning activities.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Inspection Planning

Root Cause Analysis

Audits

Training & mentoring

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

CSWIP 3.1 or AWS CWI certification

Tools

WPS

PQR

WQT/WPQ

ITP development

Job description

The QA/QC Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all materials, fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning activities comply with project specifications, client requirements, applicable codes, standards, and quality management systems. The role involves developing quality documentation, conducting inspections, coordinating with clients and third-party inspectors, and ensuring successful project execution with the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Attend project kick-off meetings, pre-fabrication meetings, pre-inspection meetings, and client meetings to review quality requirements and provide technical support.
• Prepare, review, and implement project quality documentation, like Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Quality Control Procedures, Method Statements, Welding Procedures Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), Welder Qualification Test Records (WQT/WPQ), Test Procedures, Audit Documents, Manufacturing Record Books (MRB), Green Tag & Blue Tag Documents.
• Develop and maintain project quality plans in accordance with client specifications and applicable international standards.
• Coordinate and conduct inspections for incoming materials, fabrication, installation, welding, coating, testing, and final acceptance activities. (FRP Tanks, Pumps, Filter, Mixer/Agitator, PV, skids, Thermo-Plastic pipes, SS Pipes, Valves)
• Monitor subcontractors’ activities and attend the inspection to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Review material certificates, test reports, calibration certificates, test pack document and quality records for compliance.
• Prepare and manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, preventive actions, and root cause analyses.
• Plan, assign, and supervise QA/QC inspectors' workloads and provide training and mentoring to new inspectors.
• Conduct internal quality audits and support external audits conducted by clients or certification bodies.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management System requirements.
• Participate in Piping pre-line walk, hydrostatic testing, pneumatic testing, pressure testing, leak testing, punch closing and commissioning activities.
• Ensure all inspection and testing records are properly documented, maintained, and submitted to clients.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Certified Welding Inspector qualification, such as CSWIP 3.1 or AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), with proven experience in welding inspection activities.
• Minimum 5 years of QA/QC experience in semiconductor, wastewater treatment, construction, or EPC project environments.
• Strong knowledge of international codes and standards, including ASME, ASTM, AWS, API, and ISO requirements.