Quality Engineer

YO IT Consulting; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

YO IT Consulting is seeking a Quality Engineer in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The successful candidate will oversee all quality-related functions within a welding and steel fabrication environment. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards, leading the quality team, and managing inspection processes.

This role requires strong knowledge of welding codes, particularly AWS D1.1, and experience with steel fabrication processes. The Quality Engineer will develop and implement the Quality Management System in alignment with ISO 9001 and other standards.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in welding codes, especially AWS D1.1.
• Basic understanding of steel fabrication processes.
• Ability to interpret fabrication drawings and symbols.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Quality Management System in alignment with standards.
• Lead internal and external audits; manage corrective actions.
• Oversee welding procedure development and qualifications.

Skills

Strong knowledge of welding codes (AWS D1.1)

Experience with steel fabrication processes

Ability to read fabrication drawings and weld symbols

Experience performing or supervising NDE

Strong problem-solving skills

Familiarity with quality management systems (ISO 9001)

Job description

The Quality Engineer oversees all quality-related functions within a welding and steel fabrication operation. This role ensures that fabricated components meet or exceed customer specifications, industry standards (AWS, ASME, ISO, AISC, etc.), and internal quality requirements. The Quality Engineer leads the quality team, manages inspection processes, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and supports production through technical expertise in welding, materials, and fabrication processes.

Job Type: Full-time.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of welding codes (specifically AWS D1.1).
• Experience with steel fabrication processes such as cutting, forming, machining, and assembly.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and GD&T.
• Experience performing or supervising NDE.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and familiarity with root‑cause tools.
• Experience in quality management systems aligned with ISO 9001, AWS D1.1/D1.6, ASME, and other applicable standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) in alignment with ISO 9001, AWS D1.1/D1.6, ASME, and other applicable standards.
• Maintain certifications and compliance documentation.
• Lead internal and external audits; coordinate corrective actions and follow‑up.
• Oversee welding procedure development, qualification, and documentation.
• Ensure welder qualification and requalification according to AWS, ASME, or customer‑specific codes.
• Work closely with engineering to review fabrication drawings, weld symbols, tolerances, and build requirements.
• Validate material certifications, heat numbers, and traceability for all incoming steel components.
• Manage dimensional inspections, weld inspections, and NDE testing.
• Lead root cause analysis on weld defects, material issues, or nonconforming components.
• Approve final products before shipment to ensure adherence to customer specifications.
• Lead and develop quality inspectors and welding inspectors.