Cold Formed Steel Fabrication Quality Engineer

Cold Formed Steel Fabrication Quality Engineer

OES Equipment, a part of the DPR Family of Companies, operates within the dynamic construction industry as a supply, fabrication, and rental equipment organization. We are seeking a Fabrication Quality and Process Engineer to lead process improvement, lean implementation, and quality assurance across our fabrication operations.
The role involves coordinating with multiple locations and external vendors to ensure product quality meets customer specifications, warranty and insurance standards, and the best practices established by the business.

As the Fabrication Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the excellence and reliability of products and processes at all OES CFS locations.

• Develop and implement quality control/assurance processes while evaluating existing manufacturing processes for areas of improvement.
• Develop a quality and process improvement plan to increase efficiency at all locations.
• Utilize Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements and achieve operational excellence.
• Implement LEAN principles.
• Utilize A3 approach to determine current state and future state.
• Gather and analyze production data to monitor performance metrics, including time studies for various operations.
• Identify trends and root causes of production issues or defective products, implementing corrective actions as necessary; present findings from root cause analysis to the OES CFS team.
• Recommend process adjustments to enhance product quality.
• Identify the software and processes required to maintain product quality data and participate in technology roadmap discussions.
• Create and maintain documentation for quality assurance purposes.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Maintain quality manuals.
• Perform audits on processes and products.
• Train staff in proper quality control procedures.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure quality of raw materials.
• Report on quality data and process efficiency to demonstrate improvements.
• Work with testing and auditing vendors to ensure equipment is maintained at correct calibrations.
• Visit customers and job sites to understand improvements in product, methods, and packaging.
• Determine a process to provide certificates of conformance on all products shipped as part of the OES CFS warranty process.

• In-depth understanding of quality control.
• Understanding of quality assurance techniques and practices.
• Familiarity with quality standards.
• Strong analytical, technical, and critical thinking skills.
• Conflict resolution and critical thinking capabilities.
• Competent in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to influence a team.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to schedule and manage tasks efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance or a related field plus 1 year of relevant experience, or equivalent; at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Certifications such as CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) preferred.
• Proven experience as a Quality Engineer or similar role.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Knowledge of risk management principles.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques.
• Experience with quality control software.
• Proficient in personal computer and business solutions software.
• Basic knowledge of ERP systems, financial tools, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office Suite, and Autodesk products is beneficial.

• Some travel is expected; flexibility is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. at times.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

DPR Construction is a forward‑thinking, self‑performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a privately owned, employee‑owned company that has grown into a multi‑billion‑dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR offers the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. We build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

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• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Quality Assurance
• Industries:
  Construction and Civil Engineering