Quality Assurance Engineer

Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc.; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 78,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-free workplace

Security screening and clearance

Job summary

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) in Monroeville, PA is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to perform quality engineering functions and make engineering decisions across components and systems in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.

You will analyze supplier quality programs, conduct audits, review contracts and drawings, and support issue resolution with internal and external stakeholders. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 2+ years of relevant experience, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited) is required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience or more is expected.
• Requires ability to obtain/maintain a DOE security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supplier quality programs and assess capability to produce quality components.
• Audit manufacturing, testing, and inspection processes at suppliers' facilities.
• Review contracts, drawings, and procedures for contract compliance.
• Conduct in-process surveillance to ensure contract and procedural compliance.
• Support resolution of technical and quality issues at suppliers.
• Communicate supplier health and status to management periodically.

Skills

Quality assurance

Auditing

Supplier oversight

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Location:Monroeville, PennsylvaniaJob Title:Quality Assurance EngineerStatus:Full-time ProfessionalAnnual Salary Range:$77,600 - $146,500*Salary and grade commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary

As a Quality Assurance Engineer at BPMI, you will perform quality engineering functions and make engineering decisions for all aspects of assigned tasks. Cognizant areas may include planning, analyzing, documenting, and inspection of nuclear, mechanical, structural, or electrical components, systems, equipment, and facilities. Work may include chemical or materials evaluations, design reviews, operations support, engineering methods and software development, and analysis/auditing of vendor's procedures and systems for quality control or manufacturing surveillance.This position requires knowledge and application of engineering techniques, principles and practices employed in the area of assignment. Individual is responsible to maintain the technical excellence of the Company within the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.

Essential Duties

• Analyze the quality programs, systems, and procedures of suppliers to assess their capability to manufacture quality components.
• Conduct audits of manufacturing, testing, and inspection processes at suppliers' facilities to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Review contracts to ensure proper application of requirements.
• Review supplier drawings and procedures for compliance with contract requirements.
• Conduct in-process surveillance of manufacturing processes at suppliers' facilities to ensure contract and procedural compliance.
• Re-Inspect components after acceptance by suppliers.
• Support resolution of technical and quality issues at the supplier.
• Interface with various internal and external stakeholders to support planning and execution of supplier oversight.
• Delegated engineering responsibility for all aspects of assigned tasks with guidance on non-routine tasks and occasional guidance on routine tasks.
• Resolve issues in area of cognizance.
• Communicate status of supplier health on a periodic basis to immediate management.
• Understand and implement the Company engineering policies and procedures in area of cognizance.
• Domestic travel (20-25%) to key Program and supplier sites including shipyard collaboration partners.
• Infrequent international travel may be required in support of trilateral partnerships.

What You Can Expect

• A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work-life balance, anda sense of community.
• A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security.
• Competitive and attractivepay andbenefitswith a stable organization.
• Opportunities to participate in BPMI sponsored committees and clubs, each with their own mission and purpose.
• Career advancement and professional development programs.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor'sdegree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Ten (10) or more years of completed education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years of experience requirements.
• Requires a security clearance;however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred for newer college graduates.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience in supplier quality assurance.
• Previous experience with the manufacturing of electrical and electronic components and assemblies.

Why BPMI?

Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a prime contractor for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). BPMI is involved in the design, purchase, quality control, and delivery of major propulsion plant components for installation in nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines, and prototype plants for the U.S. Navy. Teamwork, cooperation, and the pursuit of excellence have been the driving forces behind the growth and success of BPMI. For more information, visit www.bpmionline.com.BPMI is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you will be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.