IMI plc is a global specialist engineering company focused on creating breakthrough solutions in various market sectors. The Quality Assurance Engineer will establish quality requirements, monitor product compliance, and support continuous improvement activities to ensure that products meet customer and industry standards.
Review and interpret customer orders and specifications for Quality requirements
Prepare Job Quality Requirement documents to incorporate customer requirements into the company’s Quality Assurance program
Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection and testing, with acceptance criteria, to ensure contractual compliance
Monitor Quality performance and conformance of assigned products from design phase to shipping
Determine compliance to applicable standards and contractual requirements, advise other departments
Review and evaluate work repair instructions; determine the need for changes to ensure compliance
Review procured items’ certifications to ensure products’ contractual compliance
Review and approve supplier's procedures and specifications
Review Change Orders
Communicate and interact with customers when needed
Coordinate customer and 3rd-party source inspections with the company’s Quality Control personnel
Compile Quality Assurance documentation for customer submittal
Support obtaining customer deviations when necessary
Analyse the company’s Quality Assurance program, suggest possible improvements
Support Continuous Improvement activities to improve efficiency and reduce Lead Times
Support internal audits, lead some supplier audits once qualified as Lead Auditor
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Metallurgical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (with a strong metallurgical background) from 4-year college or university
2+ years' experience in a Quality Assurance role
Must be computer literate (PowerPoint, Word & Excel advanced level)
Must have good inter-personal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
Must have excellent organizational skills
Must be detail oriented
Must have creative thinking/problem solving skills
Must be able to adhere to international business protocol (etiquette, time differences, etc.)
Must have knowledge of manufacturing processes, machining, welding, shop tools, equipment and health/safety requirements
Must be familiar with inspection tools and techniques
Must understand Non-Destructive Testing methods
Must be able to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of time
Preferred
1+ years' experience in auditing
Experience in valve manufacturing environment
ERP system knowledge
Knowledge of government and industry standards as applied to Quality Assurance (ISO 9001)
Knowledge of ASME, NACE, API, NQA-1, ANSI, and ASTM Quality standards
Experience in blueprint reading
Benefits
Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays
Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)
Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%
IMI is a global leader in fluid and motion control, serving markets underpinned by three long-term growth trends – automation, energy efficiency and healthcare demand.
