QA​/QC Engineer

Responsibilities

• Understands the basics of elements of Request for Proposal (RFP) and Invitation for Bid (IFB) contracts as well as principles, practices, standards, and procedures of quality assurance.
• Communicates clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Prepares clear and concise reports, correspondence, and technical documents.
• Produces quality reports associated with work activities as well as audits.
• Verifies completion and quality of work, records findings, maintains and produces accurate logs, files and other documentation including photos.
• Monitors quality assurance aspects of contract performance in design, manufacturing and installation activities.
• Monitors and evaluates quality assurance elements of assigned projects.
• Evaluates contractor/supplier compliance with contractual specification requirements.
• Evaluates effectiveness of contractor's quality assurance program plan and recommends improvements.
• Researches and recommends acceptance of submitted materials and equipment.
• Reads and interprets plans, drawings, specifications, standards, and procedures.
• Reviews documents, ensures contract compliance, the use of proper methods and compatibility with other systems.
• Conducts and documents inspections (Release for Shipment RFS, Installation Verification IV, First Article Configuration FAI/FACI).
• Attends and participates in project meetings, stays abreast of quality requirements, issues, concerns and scheduling.
• Leads and documents audits and surveys of contractor/supplier quality system.
• Approves and verifies implementation of necessary action plans to correct, improve and prevent quality deficiencies.
• Works independently in the absence of supervision.
• Knows principles of business writing and basic report preparation.
• Can write properly constructed sentences, use punctuation and correct grammar effectively.
• Understands and follows oral and written instructions.
• Assists in developing special quality assurance training content.
• Is familiar with safe work practices and procedures.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others.
• Proficient in using current office equipment including copiers and computers, and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Participates in the implementation and maintenance of quality assurance plans and programs.
• Creates standards of performance and inspection systems; establishes quality assurance testing models for analysis of raw materials, materials in process, and finished products.
• Performs quality system audits and implements necessary action plans to correct or improve quality deficiencies.
• Recommends corrective and preventive action.
• Facilitates quality awareness with internal customers by providing information and education of methods for identifying and improving quality.
• Has knowledge of computer software applications, excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, is highly responsive to changing demands and forward‑thinking.

• Minimum of 12 to 15 years experience performing Quality Assurance work at an advanced level, tasked with roles and responsibilities including, but not limited to TQM (Total Quality Management) implementation, DOE (Design of Experiments), and automatic quality regulating system through SPC (Statistical Process Control).
• Experience preferred in Automatic Train Control, Transit Communications, Transit Vehicle Systems, Elevator and Escalators, Fare Collection, and/or Bus Maintenance contract management.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Eng
• Three (3) years of full‑time equivalent verifiable experience in the field of Quality Engineering.
• Experience with rail transit system/subsystem equipment is preferred.