Full Description

About Us Join a talented team of engineering professionals at Vogt Power International Inc. Vogt is based in Louisville, KY and specializes in the design, manufacture and supply of equipment and solutions to the power generation industry. We are an industry leader in heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) with both domestic and international customers. Position Summary The Quality Engineer is responsible for all aspects of quality control for a given Vogt Power Project including special requirements from clients’ specification, reviewing and approving of subcontractors’ quality plans, welding procedures and other manufacturing procedures, develop and monitor ITP’s and assimilate quality control documentation to conform with Vogt Power International and customer requirements. Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• During project proposal process, review customer specifications and identify any exceptions or clarifications that should be resolved with the customer.

Project Quality Planning

a. Review project specific customer specification and identify special manufacturing or quality control requirements for inclusion in project quality planning documentation.

b. Identify standard Vogt Power International quality requirements for inclusion in Vendor requirements.

c. Identify subcontracting and manufacturing required customer submittals.

d. Identify subcontracting and manufacturing required documentation required for final document submittal to customer.

• Review Vogt Power International Equipment Purchasing Packages for subcontracted equipment to assure inclusion of all relevant manufacturing and quality control requirements.

• Review and approve required subcontractor submitted quality documentation.

• Review weekly inspection reports from third party inspectors to insure compliance with requirements.

• Develop ASME Code Data Packages.

• Assist Subcontract Managers in resolution of subcontractor manufacturing or quality control issues.

• Coordinate development and compilation of subcontracting and manufacturing customer required data packages for submittal to clients.

• Assist in audits and surveillance inspections at subcontractors as requested.

• Assists in planning inspections.

• Travel may be required, including international assignments.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• A Bachelor's degree of Engineering or Science study at an accredited University. Welding or Metallurgy degree is preferred.

• A Knowledge of general steel fabrication practices, particularly welding and heat treatment, applicable to Vogt Power International products at a level typically possessed by an individual with 5 years of experience.

• Thorough knowledge of relevant manufacturing codes including the ASME Section I, VIII, B31.1, AISC Codes and AWD D1.1.

• Experience in quality control related activities and have the ability to obtain lead auditor certification.

• Good verbal and written communication skills to clearly communicate project quality requirements and findings to customers, suppliers and within Vogt.

• Computer experience with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio or equivalent process flow software.

• Thorough knowledge of materials (heat treatment, testing, service applications) applicable to Vogt Power International product that includes carbon steels, low alloy steels, 9Cr steels and duplex stainless steels.

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and respond quickly to deadlines and problems requiring immediate action.

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credentials or demonstrated ability to achieve the certification.

• This Quality Engineer will work out of the Vogt Power International office in Louisville, KY.

• To provide greater transparency to candidates, we include base pay ranges for all US-based job postings that encompass all potential locations and levels for the open position. Our base pay ranges are set based on the function, discipline, level and regional location and are benchmarked against companies in the same or similar industry. Final offers may vary based on multiple factors, including education, depth and relevance of work experience, relevant licenses and certifications, and may vary from the amounts listed in the job posting.

• The base pay range for this Quality Engineer role is $75,000 - $130,000 annually.