Quality Assurance Engineer

• Monitor adherence of the Core Capacity quality program for company’s Quality Management System
• Assist with updates to the Core Capacity Quality Management Plan and Procedures, as required
• Monitor implementation of the Core Capacity Quality Management Plan across all participating divisions, including Design, Procurement and Construction and Operations
• Review contract documents to verify quality requirements are included
• Review process control for estimating, scheduling and change control
• Participate in program and project element meetings and lead discussion of quality related items
• Provide update to the TCCCP monthly project report, FTA quarterly reports, and any other ad hoc reporting as needed.
• Participate in TCCCP monthly and quarterly review meetings

• Gathers necessary data and information and performs complex data analysis for specialized quality reports and projects; prepares a variety of technical reports to quality managers
• Develop and implement KPIs to evaluate and communicate the quality performance of projects
• Monthly Progress Report to cover quality status, work performed, and work planned for next month on all assignments
• The Quality Assurance Personnel may submit a Daily and or Weekly Progress Report (as necessary) for all in-process activities as directed
• Quality Management Plan, annual update, or as needed
• Quality Assurance Audit and Field Quality Surveillance Reports
• Report on the status of the corrective actions and non-conformance reports
• Review and comments on the reviewed documents
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control training materials

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum (10) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable Quality Assurance and Quality Control experience in Design and Construction which must have included at least two (2) years of Quality auditing
• At least two (2) years of quality assessments, including quality assurance audits in design, procurement, and construction
• A minimum of two (2) years of field quality experience in construction, covering civil, structural, mechanical, power electrical, systems integration, and train control, with a preference for experience in electrical and systems integration.

• Must possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.
• Must be available to work off-hour shifts, including holidays and weekends, at various locations throughout the District as needed for assigned projects.
• Must be physically able to perform field inspections and investigations.

• Principles and practices of design and construction, including contract Quality Management System’s structure and components
• Related local, state and federal codes, laws and regulations
• Principles and practices of ISO 9001 standards for quality management
• Principles and practices of quality assurance auditing
• Failure analysis tools, techniques, and methods
• Methods and techniques of statistical and data analysis
• Methods and techniques for quality program development and evaluation
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation
• Current office equipment including computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications

• Surveilling and assessing the work performed on design and construction projects for compliance with applicable standards
• Identifying pitfalls and the absence of critical information in construction contracts
• Defining and developing appropriate quality requirements for new equipment specifications
• Conducting and overseeing field inspection and testing including field electrical and systems integration inspection and testing
• Evaluating supplier compliance with contractual specification requirements,
• Reading, understanding and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, project plans and work documents
• Interpreting, explaining, and enforcing department policies and procedures
• Evaluating plans for opportunities to optimize processes
• Conducting research and gathering information
• Preparing a variety of complex analytical and technical reports
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of duties
• Communicating effectively, clearly, and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Working with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Operating office equipment, including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications
• Performing root cause analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite - Word, PowerPoint, Excel; excellent in data analysis and presentation development.

The hiring range for this position is $60 to $75 per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity, and may also vary depending on candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience amongst other factors.

Harvest Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All…