Quality Engineer – Repair Services

Description

Mechanical Dynamics and Analysis LLC, a world‑class supplier of power generation services, parts, and repairs, has an immediate opening for a qualified individual who has a desire to join a growing organization and an appetite for diverse and technically challenging work. In this role, you will support the Quality System needs of the Repair Services Division and provide a resource for developing and implementing good Quality practices while supporting the Division’s overall business objectives.

This role is onsite in St. Louis, MO.

Full‑time

• Quality Auditing:
  Conduct in‑process operations audits and quality system audits of the Repairs Division to assure proper practices and verifications are being used. Support customer audits as required.
• Quality Improvement:
  Coordinate the nonconformance & corrective action processes. Collect, maintain & analyze cost of quality and cost of EBIT data to help drive continuous improvement & resolve quality problems. Initiate quality alerts and technical bulletins where applicable.
• Quality Management:
  Coordinate regular quality/management reviews to review Division performance against goals/objectives – establish, implement, and track improvement priorities.
• Document Development & Control:
  Prepare, develop, & maintain needed work instructions/procedures & data/check sheets to support the expanding business.
• Supplier Management:
  Monitor supplier quality performance. Support the qualification of new suppliers. Work with key suppliers to improve their quality performance, where needed. Audit new & existing suppliers where needed.
• ISO 9001 Compliance:
  Maintain Repair Services ISO 9001 quality certification by assuring compliance with all applicable ISO 9001 requirements.
• Gauge/Instrument Calibration:
  Assure consistent tracking & calibration of Repair Services gauges, standards, & test equipment.
• Establish & develop effective lines of communication with Repair Services and MD&A personnel, supervisors/managers, and customers where applicable.
• Provide quality training to employees related to their responsibilities in supporting the quality system and Division business objectives.

• Education:
  
  Engineering degree – preferred.
• Experience:
  
  1+ years of related field experience (quality and/or power industry – steam/gas turbines).
• Knowledge:
  Process knowledge in power industry; detailed knowledge & proficiency in quality systems – ISO requirements familiarity; root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action; proficiency in current PC technology & effective use of software to create forms/documents.
• Analytical & interpersonal skills:
  Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision – self‑starter;
  Ability to effectively perform & contribute in a team environment;
  Ability to effectively work with & accomplish multiple priorities; effective organizational and communication skills; customer focused;
  Ability to identify, analyze, & solve quality problems with practical solutions; provide technical guidance on quality issues.
• Physical demands:
  Exposure to industrial and office environments; ability to travel to field locations when required.

• Health coverage:
  Medical, dental, vision (with employer contribution)
• Savings options: HSA/FSA programs available
• Protection:
  Company‑paid life insurance plus disability coverage
• Time off:
  Flexible paid time off plus paid holidays
• Retirement: 401(k) program with company match opportunity
• Support:
  Employee assistance program (EAP) plus  protection
• Wellness & safety perks:
  On‑site ART (active release techniques) sessions; annual PPE reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and steel‑toed boots
• Advancement:
  Growth paths and internal advancement opportunities for eligible employees, based on performance and business need
• Recognition:
  Seasonal company-sponsored events for employees to recognize their contributions to the success of MD&A
• Industry stability:
  Essential power generation work with long‑term demand