Senior ASME Quality Engineer – Audit, Compliance & QMS Lead

W-Industries; Texas; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: 80,000.00 - 100,000.00 USD

401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, AD&D, Short/Long term Disability

Voluntary benefits

FSA and HSA

Vacation/PTO

Job summary

W-Industries is seeking a seasoned Quality Engineer to maintain and improve the Quality Management System and lead audits for ASME, ISO, and customer requirements.

The role requires 5+ years of ASME QA experience, knowledge of welding, NDE, and supplier qualification, with strong cross-functional communication across Engineering, Production, and Procurement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years ASME Quality Engineering or Quality Control experience.
• -Experience supporting pressure vessel, piping, structural steel, and modular skid fabrication.
• -Knowledge of welding, fabrication, machining, dimensional inspection, and NDE processes.
• -Proficiency in weld symbol interpretation and technical drawing review.
• -Experience working with AIA and third-party inspectors.
• -Experience developing ITPs, PQPs, and quality procedures.
• -Experience managing MDRs, MRBs, turnover packages, and quality records.
• -Experience with supplier qualification, audits, and quality surveillance.
• -Knowledge of ISO, API, ASME, ASNT, and quality management principles.
• -Experience leading NCR, CAR, CAPA, and root cause investigations.
• -Knowledge of project quality management, risk assessment, and KPI reporting.
• -Strong customer interface and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain QMS compliant with ASME and ISO requirements.
• Lead audits with AIA, customers, suppliers, and third parties.
• Develop and maintain PQPs, ITPs, and quality procedures.
• Coordinate quality activities across Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Supply Chain.
• Administer welding qualification programs and NDE coordination.
• Manage material traceability, receiving inspection, PMI, and quality records.
• Review MDRs, MRBs, and turnover packages.
• Support supplier qualification and corrective actions.
• Investigate NCRs and perform root cause analyses.

Skills

ISO 9001

ASME Codes

Reading drawings

Procedures writing

Quality management software

Welding knowledge

NDE processes

CAPA root cause

Communication skills

TWIC card

Willing to travel

Education

Engineering degree (Assoc or Bachelors)

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

ASQ CQE/CQA/CQT/CMQ/OE

Tools

Quality management software

MS Office

Job description

Description

W-Industries is an energy service company that specializes in Automation Solutions, I&E Construction Services, Power Generation and Packaged Equipment for the Energy and Industrial markets. Our expertise encompasses the full spectrum of system technologies from pneumatic - hydraulic control systems to state-of-the-art programmable solutions to chemical injection systems, and everything in-between.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

W-Industries is an energy service company that specializes in Automation Solutions, I&E Construction Services, Power Generation and Packaged Equipment for the Energy and Industrial markets. Our expertise encompasses the full spectrum of system technologies from pneumatic - hydraulic control systems to state-of-the-art programmable solutions to chemical injection systems, and everything in-between.

At W-Industries, the CWI ASME Quality Engineer will have a 3 - 5+ years of ASME Quality Engineering / Quality Control experience on welding procedures/quality, a CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) Certification and fundamental understanding of quality principles, systems, methods, tools, standards, organizational and team dynamics, customer expectations and satisfaction, supplier relations and performance, leadership, training methods, interpersonal relationships, improvement systems, and professional ethics.

Requirements

• Manage the QMS ASME BPVC Section VIII QMS and directly support development of the ASME BPVC Section III program development.
• Company Subject matter expert for fabrication including WPS creation (AWS and ASME) and edits per customer project requirements.
• Witness welder qualifications and WPQR generation.
• Interface with testing labs and NDE companies.
• Develop NDE shooter sheets and review weld maps.
• Have a fundamental understanding of a quality system and its development, documentation, and implementation with respect to domestic and international requirements.
• Have a fundamental understanding of the audit process including types of audits, planning, preparation, execution, reporting results, and follow-up.
• Ability to develop, implement, and improve quality programs and processes.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control principles for manufacturing and fabrication.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis, CAPA, risk assessment, and continuous improvement.
• Interface with internal teams, customers, and vendors to understand and drive project specifications and requirements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization
  
  

Quality Management Systems

• Support the maintenance and continual improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) with a focus on ASME and AISC.
• Participate in and lead internal, customer, supplier and third-party audits.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation.
• Support regular quality training and quality culture initiatives.
• Participate in quality meetings, continuous improvement activities, and Management Reviews.
• Develop and track required weld shop metrics.
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain and enforce quality work practices.
• Ensure compliance with QMS, ASME Code, National Board, customer and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison with AIA/ANI inspectors, customers, suppliers and regulatory representatives.
• Lead ASME Code compliance reviews, audits, inspections, and documentation activities.
• Administer welding qualification programs, NDE coordination and special process controls.
• Review and approve MDRs, MRBs, National Board Data Reports, COCs, and turnover packages.
• Support supplier qualification, audits, surveillance and corrective action activities.
• Investigate NCRs, perform root cause analyses and implement CAPA.
• Participate in contract reviews, design reviews, risk assessments, audits and project meetings.
  
  

Required Skills & Competencies

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, AWS D1.1, ASME Section VIII, Section IX, and related codes.
• Knowledge of ASME Section III (Divisions 1 & 5) recommended and preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, structural and piping isometric drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC card.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
  
  

Required Experience

• 5+ years of ASME BPVC Shop experience. (Desirable)
• 3+ years working in a quality job role.
• Experience supporting pressure vessels, piping, structural steel and skid fabrication.
• Knowledge of welding (GMAW, FCAW, GTAW, SAW) and NDE processes.
• Orbital welding knowledge a plus.
• Proficient in weld symbol interpretation and technical drawing review.
• Experience working with Authorized Inspection Agencies (AIA) and third-party inspectors.
• Experience generating and reviewing MDRs, turnover packages and quality records.
• Experience with supplier qualification, audits and quality surveillance.
• Working knowledge of ISO, API, ASME, ASNT and quality management principles.
• Experience with NCR, CAPA, and root cause investigations.
• Knowledge of project quality management, risk assessment and KPI reporting.
• Strong customer interface and communication skills.
  
  

Required Education & Certifications

• CWI (Certified Welder Inspector) Certification
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, Science, or a related technical field. Will consider equivalent experience.
• ASQ, NDE, auditing, or welding-related certifications preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Work in fabrication, assembly, machining, coating, and testing environments.
• Travel to customers, suppliers and project sites as required.
• Ability to access and inspect skids, vessels, and fabricated assemblies.
• Comply with company and customer HSE requirements.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and climb for extended periods.
• Continuous use of vision, hearing, and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up-to 30 lbs.
  
  

Offered Benefits

• Salary: 63,000.00 - 97,000.00 USD Gross Annual
• 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic Life, AD&D, Short and Long-term Disability insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• FSA and HSA
• Vacation/PTO
  
  

W-Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that no applicant for employment or employee is denied an equal opportunity based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

W-Industries is a participant of E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information entered by an employer from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records available to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm employment eligibility.

Salary Description

63,000.00 - 97,000.00 USD Gross Annual