Responsible for activities involving quality assurance and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements; conducts audits and reviews/analyzes data and documentation. Performs inspections on incoming materials and manufactured products, in accordance with prescribed methods, utilizing measuring instruments to verify conformance to requirements and record the results. Special emphasis is given to fabrication processes to ensure weld, finish and workmanship requirements are being satisfied.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Approve or reject components and products at various stages of the production process from receiving through final test and shipment including communicating, documenting and disposition of nonconformities.
• Follow up on identified nonconformities in production to ensure their proper completion.
• Question any conditions that appear to be sub-standard, even if not defined in inspection documents, as a standard practice for continual improvement of quality.
• Interface with employees, customers and vendors in an effective manner to ensure that quality requirements are properly conveyed and achieved.
• Assist other Quality members as required.
• May lead and direct the work of others.
• Keep Production Supervisor and Q.C. Manager advised of any quality problems, concerns, delays, etc.
• Advise Supervisor of any required maintenance work. Maintain an orderly and safe work environment.
• Suggest methods improvements or alternate methods and materials to reduce cost and/or improve quality
• Assist with coordinating and administering company policies and programs.

Education/Certifications:

• Associate’s degree or have at least 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Certified or ability to become certified to AWS CWI as defined in AWS QC-1-96 and Level II in Dye Penetrant to ASNT SNT-TC-1A.

Qualifications:

• Familiarity with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures (including the ASME Section VIII Division 1 code).
• Demonstrates ability to read, interpret and apply blueprints, weld symbols and procedures.
• Basic computer skills and ability to respond to shop requests for inspection with a sense of urgency.