Quality Engineer

Judge Direct Placement; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Quality Engineer to develop, implement, and oversee QA/QC programs focused on vendor quality compliance and inspection procedures. The role emphasizes root-cause investigations, CAPA, and adherence to codes for structural steel and piping components.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in QA/QC within heavy manufacturing or industrial construction, with familiarity of AWS D1.1 and related standards. Travel up to 20% may be required during inspections.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in QA/QC or heavy manufacturing/industrial construction.
• Strong knowledge of codes and standards for structural steel and piping.
• Experience with vendor quality audits and NCR/CAPA processes.
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1 and standards; CWI/NACE preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office and document management tools.

Responsibilities

• Review vendor quality documentation for compliance with project specs.
• Design and implement inspection and testing procedures.
• Conduct quality audits at vendor facilities and project sites.
• Perform inspections of welding, bolting, dimensions, and alignment.
• Lead NCR investigations and implement CAPA actions.
• Report key metrics to executives and coordinate with teams.

Skills

Quality assurance

Quality control

Root cause analysis

CAPA

Vendor quality management

Inspection procedures

Documentation management

Project coordination

Tools

Adept

MS Office

PDF tools

Job description

Our client is looking foa a Quality Engineer will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) programs. This position focuses on vendor quality compliance, inspection procedures, root cause investigations, and adherence to strict engineering codes and standards for structural steel, pressure vessels, piping, and cooling equipment components.

Responsibilities:

• Review and verify vendor quality documentation to ensure complete compliance with project technical specifications and strict codes of construction (e.g., AWS D1.1, ASME Sections II, V, VIII, IX, ANSI/ASME B31.1 & B31.3, NACE, AISC, ASNT, API).
• Design, develop, and implement rigorous inspection and testing procedures, and create actionable quality control plans for various commodities and assemblies.
• Conduct thorough quality audits at vendor facilities and project sites.
• Perform quality inspections and surveillances (welding, bolting, dimensional checks, equipment alignment, preservation, storage, and structural steel erection).
• Lead investigations into quality non-conformances (NCRs), identify root causes, and implement robust, long-term corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain and update quality databases, logs, calibration records, and final Manufacturer’s Data Report (MDR) books.
• Document inspection results and report key metrics to executive and project management.
• Coordinate closely with internal engineering, purchasing, logistics, and project management teams, as well as external clients and third-party inspectors.

Qualifications:

• 5–7 years of direct experience in quality assurance, quality control, or heavy manufacturing/industrial construction sectors.
• Strong understanding of quality control standards, manufacturing processes, and structural/mechanical engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with rotating equipment is a plus.
• AWS D1.1 / Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) PREFERRED
• NACE Certification (Level II or III) PREFERRED
• Computer literate with advanced proficiency in MS Office suite, PDF document tools, and document management software (e.g., Adept).
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving capabilities, and excellent organizational and project management skills to handle multiple initiatives concurrently.
• Ability to travel up to 20% for vendor and site inspections as required.