Role & seniority: Quality Engineer (mid-level, 2+ years of experience)

Stack/tools: Quality assurance methods; sampling plans; metrology and testing programs; training material development; SOPs/work instructions; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); data recording and reporting

Top 3 responsibilities

Develop and implement company-wide inspection, testing, and evaluation standards and test plans
Direct measurement/testing activities, compile reliability data, and train staff on quality control
Recommend SOP/work instruction revisions and respond to customer survey communications

Must-have skills

Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years as a Quality Engineer
Ability to apply statistical/mathematical methods (e.g., sampling, ANOVA, reliability, correlations)
Proven ability to interpret technical documents and present to cross-functional teams
Proficient in MS Office; experience writing reports and manuals

Nice-to-haves

Experience with automated testing, software, and metrology
Knowledge of inventory control, R&D, and regulatory/government standards
Experience with training material creation and cross-functional collaboration
Location & work type: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; on-site facility-based role

Notes: Firm emphasis on developing quality control programs, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional training. Equal opportunity employer.

Full Description

Quality Engineer Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies. At Chromalox, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world’s most challenging industrial heating applications. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we got our start with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry. We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs. Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role

As the Quality Engineer, you will develop and initiate company-wide inspection, testing, and evaluation standards. You will create sampling procedures and designs and set forms for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.

The Quality Engineers establish programs to evaluate analytical testing, equipment, facilities, precision measurements, accuracy measurements, and performance testing.

Your Responsibilities

Specialize in quality control engineering, including design, incoming material, process control, product evaluation, systems performance, hardware performance, product reliability, inventory control, metrology, automated testing, software, research and development, and administrative application.
Develop and implement methods and procedures for disposing of discrepant material and devise strategies to assess cost and responsibility.
Directs workers in measuring, testing, and tabulating data concerning quality and reliability.
Compiles and writes training material and conducts training sessions on quality control activities.
Recommend revisions and updates for standard operating procedures and work instructions as needed.
Develops quality control and inspection test plans as required.
Responds to customer survey communications promptly.
Support and involvement in company, department, and/or safety policies, procedures, programs, and activities.

Our Requirements

At least 2+ years of working experience as a Quality Engineer with a Bachelor's degree from a college or university.
Apply logical or scientific thinking principles to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form. Deal with several abstract and concrete variables.