Quality Assurance Engineer

Overview
IMI plc
We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don't invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those who may require employment sponsorship now or in the future.
Role Overview
The Quality Engineer establishes quality requirements to ensure that company products conform to customer requirements and industry standards by performing the following duties.

Work Location:

This position is on-site at our Rancho Santa Margtia, CA office 5 days a week.
Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret customer orders and specifications for Quality requirements.
• Prepare Job Quality Requirement documents to incorporate customer requirements into the company's Quality Assurance program.
• Develop and initiate standards and methods for inspection and testing, with acceptance criteria, to ensure contractual compliance.
• Monitor Quality performance and conformance of assigned products from design phase to shipping.
• Determine compliance to applicable standards and contractual requirements, advise other departments.
• Review and evaluate work repair instructions; determine the need for changes to ensure compliance.
• Review procured items' certifications to ensure products' contractual compliance.
• Review and approve supplier's procedures and specifications.
• Review Change Orders.
• Communicate and interact with customers when needed.
• Coordinate customer and 3rd-party source inspections with the company's Quality Control personnel.
• Compile Quality Assurance documentation for customer submittal.
• Support obtaining customer deviations when necessary.
• Analyse the company's Quality Assurance program, suggest possible improvements.
• Support Continuous Improvement activities to improve efficiency and reduce Lead Times.
• Support internal audits, lead some supplier audits once qualified as Lead Auditor.

Qualifications And Required Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Metallurgical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (with a strong metallurgical background) from 4-year college or university
• 2+ years' experience in a Quality Assurance role.
• 1+ years' experience in auditing preferred.
• Experience in valve manufacturing environment preferred.
• ERP system knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of government and industry standards as applied to Quality Assurance (ISO 9001).
• Knowledge of ASME, NACE, API, NQA-1, ANSI, and ASTM Quality standards preferred.
• Must be computer literate (PowerPoint, Word & Excel advanced level).
• Must have good inter-personal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must have creative thinking/problem solving skills.
• Must be able to adhere to international business protocol (etiquette, time differences, etc.).
• Must have knowledge of manufacturing processes, machining, welding, shop tools, equipment and health/safety requirements.
• Must be familiar with inspection tools and techniques.
• Must understand Non-Destructive Testing methods.
• Experience in blueprint reading preferred.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of time.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Pay range: $80,000-$100,000 annually

Within this range, individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications relative to the job requirements. Base pay information is aligned with market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable.

What IMI Can Offer You
At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs.

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share

Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching

14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)

4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)

Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups

PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays

Career Development opportunities (IMI's 'Catalyst' Program)

Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.

Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family

Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform

Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee

Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab

Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%

Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date
Health & Safety
The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics
IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes To This Job Description
IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.