Regional Quality Engineer

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Regional Quality Engineer in Orlando, FL. Key Accountabilities:

• Regional Quality Engineer will deliver Process/Quality definition for equipment service programs in the repair and refurbishment of Power Generation components
• Interpret and assess the functional and performance requirements of supplied specifications and qualifying requirements for component, and its assembly, service or manufacturing processes
• Evaluate non-conformance issues utilizing simple to complex root cause analysis tools in determining the corrective and preventive action plan
• Assess effectiveness of product or process controls and provide technical advice in evaluation, troubleshooting, and resolution of technical issues including improvements in cost and cycle time
• Provide quality direction, training and education to Company employees, suppliers & other stakeholders
• Support Technical/Readiness reviews during project planning phase
• Initiate and lead investigations by utilizing the Quality Improvement System (QIS) when nonconformances are found
• Interface with Customer and other functional departments during project planning, execution and close out activities
• As a Regional Quality Engineer, you will plan, coordinate, monitor and report on activities during all Project phases as per Inspection and Test Plans & Project Quality Plan
• Liaison with Customer during customer witness points during project execution, with a focus on compliance with technical requirements
• Lead the source release activities at 3rd party, in the field or customer site
• Travel up to 60% providing support during outages at customer site from anywhere between 2-12 weeks duration
• Local travel to support vendor related activities
• Support Project team in the execution of quality programs and processes
• Evaluate and Report on Project/Contract status - dashboards, KPIs
• Understanding and applied knowledge in the practical application and principles for Quality Control, Assurance & Management pertaining to manufacturing, tooling, servicing and processes within large rotating equipment/construction industry
• Capability to apply Risk based thinking, Continuous improvement methodology, 5S, NDE principles, GD&T, IM&TE, welding quality in verifying product/process quality in a large rotating equipment industry
• Ability to apply quality and technical standards like ISO 9001, CSA N299 in developing inspection and test plans project quality plans, supplier quality plans
• Strong customer orientation, manage customer led source surveillance
• Internal auditing skills, technical reporting skills