Quality Engineer – Repair Services

MD&A; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) program with company match

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

EAP

Safety PPE reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Company events

Job summary

MD&A in St. Louis, MO is seeking a qualified Quality System Specialist to support the Repair Services Division. The role focuses on developing and implementing quality practices aligned with the division’s objectives. Onsite work in St. Louis, MO is required.

You will perform audits, drive corrective actions, maintain ISO 9001 compliance, and train staff on quality processes while coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to sustain long-term quality improvements.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of related field experience in quality and/or power industry (steam/gas turbines).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and corrective/preventive action.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills with teamwork ability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process operations audits and quality system audits.
• Coordinate nonconformance & corrective action processes; analyze cost of quality data.
• Maintain ISO 9001 compliance and calibration tracking for gauges and test equipment.
• Develop work instructions and data/check sheets to support the business.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve quality performance and audit new/existing suppliers.

Skills

Quality auditing

Root cause analysis

Quality management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Description

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC, a world‑class supplier of power generation services, parts, and repairs, has an immediate opening for a qualified individual who has a desire to join a growing organization and an appetite for diverse and technically challenging work. In this role, you will support the Quality System needs of the Repair Services Division and provide a resource for developing and implementing good Quality practices while supporting the Division’s overall business objectives. This role is onsite in St. Louis, MO.

Job Type

Full‑time

Responsibilities

• Quality Auditing: Conduct in‑process operations audits and quality system audits of the Repairs Division to assure proper practices and verifications are being used. Support customer audits as required.
• Quality Improvement: Coordinate the nonconformance & corrective action processes. Collect, maintain & analyze cost of quality and cost of EBIT data to help drive continuous improvement & resolve quality problems. Initiate quality alerts and technical bulletins where applicable.
• Quality Management: Coordinate regular quality/management reviews to review Division performance against goals/objectives – establish, implement, and track improvement priorities.
• Document Development & Control: Prepare, develop, & maintain needed work instructions/procedures & data/check sheets to support the expanding business.
• Supplier Management: Monitor supplier quality performance. Support the qualification of new suppliers. Work with key suppliers to improve their quality performance, where needed. Audit new & existing suppliers where needed.
• ISO 9001 Compliance: Maintain Repair Services ISO 9001 quality certification by assuring compliance with all applicable ISO 9001 requirements.
• Gauge/Instrument Calibration: Assure consistent tracking & calibration of Repair Services gauges, standards, & test equipment.
• Establish & develop effective lines of communication with Repair Services and MD&A personnel, supervisors/managers, and customers where applicable.
• Provide quality training to employees related to their responsibilities in supporting the quality system and Division business objectives.

Requirements

• Education: Engineering degree – preferred.
• Experience: 1+ years of related field experience (quality and/or power industry – steam/gas turbines).
• Knowledge: Process knowledge in power industry; detailed knowledge & proficiency in quality systems – ISO requirements familiarity; root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action; proficiency in current PC technology & effective use of software to create forms/documents.
• Analytical & interpersonal skills: Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision – self‑starter; Ability to effectively perform & contribute in a team environment; Ability to effectively work with & accomplish multiple priorities; effective organizational and communication skills; customer focused; Ability to identify, analyze, & solve quality problems with practical solutions; provide technical guidance on quality issues.
• Physical demands: Exposure to industrial and office environments; ability to travel to field locations when required.

Benefits

• Health coverage: Medical, dental, vision (with employer contribution)
• Savings options: HSA/FSA programs available
• Protection: Company‑paid life insurance plus disability coverage
• Time off: Flexible paid time off plus paid holidays
• Retirement: 401(k) program with company match opportunity
• Support: Employee assistance program (EAP) plus ID theft protection
• Wellness & safety perks: On‑site ART (active release techniques) sessions; annual PPE reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and steel‑toed boots
• Advancement: Growth paths and internal advancement opportunities for eligible employees, based on performance and business need
• Recognition: Seasonal company-sponsored events for employees to recognize their contributions to the success of MD&A
• Industry stability: Essential power generation work with long‑term demand